Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Suphajee announced plans to propose cabinet measures next week addressing energy costs, living expenses, and agricultural prices amid rising oil prices. Government will mobilize budget, loans, and fuel oil fund to support farmers and consumers. Thailand's inflation is projected to remain below 3% this year—lower than regional peers—while diesel prices remain heavily subsidized compared to neighboring countries. The Commerce Ministry clarified it lacks authority to set oil prices; that power rests with the Energy Policy Board.