However, the committee said the government had prepared measures to ease the impact on people’s living costs as much as possible. These include support for vulnerable groups, public transport operators, farmers, fishermen, state contractors, and industrial and service businesses.
“At a time when the country’s energy security remains volatile, the Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee asks for cooperation from the public in understanding this difficult situation and in adjusting energy consumption habits to use energy wisely, only when necessary, and as efficiently as possible,” the committee said.
“The result will not only help reduce the direct burden on your own household expenses, but also lessen the burden on the country and strengthen the Oil Fuel Fund so that it can continue to support all citizens sustainably in the future.”