Curb created a glut of stored fuel
An oil refinery operated by Thai Oil. Refiners are eager to offload excess stock.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to relax its ban on diesel exports, arguing that months of stringent curbs on refined oil shipments, imposed to cushion the fallout from war in the Middle East, are weighing heavily on the sector.Pimjai Leeissaranukul, chairwoman of the FTI, met with Energy Minister Akanat Promphan on Wednesday to press the case, but the talks ended without a resolution.
"Further talks are needed to settle details such as which countries Thailand can export to and the volume of diesel shipments permitted," Mrs Pimjai told the Bangkok Post after the meeting.
She led FTI-affiliated oil refinery operators to meet Mr Akanat as the industry struggles to manage a glut of diesel stock.
