Thai fuel consumption rose by 13.5% last year, driven by the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, full reopening of the country and economic recovery, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Last year saw the full resumption of air and land transport inside and outside Thailand, without travel restrictions imposed under lockdown measures, said Nanthika Thangsupanich, director-general of the DOEB.
The consumption of diesel, gasohol, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas exceeded levels recorded in January 2020, before the pandemic hit Thailand and other countries.
