EnergyRising crude and petrochemical prices lift earningsThailand's state-owned energy company PTT reported a higher net profit in the January-March quarter, as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gas prices higher. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHATMay 15, 2026 15:03 JSTBANGKOK -- Thailand's state oil and gas conglomerate PTT on Thursday reported a 10% rise in net profit for the January-March period, as it capitalized on the Middle East crisis, which pushed up oil prices, even as the company sold more petroleum products.