Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 months

Jet fuel led energy consumption in Thailand from January to May this year, with usage increasing by 12.3% year-on-year over the first five months of 2024, surpassing demand for other fuels in the transport and manufacturing sectors, said the Department of Energy Business.

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

From January to May, jet fuel consumption tallied 18.1 million litres a day, driven by increasing travel among Thai and foreign tourists, said Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the department.

The number of Thai and foreign travellers rose by 2.05% year-on-year during this period.

An expansion of air cargo services also increased demand for jet fuel, said Mr Sarawut.

Jet fuel consumption played an important role in driving up Thailand’s total fuel consumption, which rose by 0.8% year-on-year to 158.4 million litres a day during the five-month period.