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Diesel price frozen at 30 baht amid Middle East tensions

11 Sept 00:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Fuel Fund Executive Committee froze the retail price of diesel at 30 baht per litre to stabilize domestic costs.
This was achieved by cutting refiners' contributions by 15 satang/litre and providing a 30 satang/litre subsidy from the fund.
The measure aims to cushion the impact of potential armed conflict in the Middle East, easing financial burdens on transport, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
Despite a previous surplus, the Oil Fuel Fund is now losing approximately 18 million baht daily to maintain the price freeze.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.