Bangkok, March 27 -- The Thai Government has approved seven urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the ongoing energy crisis following a sharp rise in fuel prices.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on March 26 chaired a special Cabinet meeting to seek measures responding to the ongoing energy crisis.

The meeting was held after the Fuel Fund Management Committee raised petrol and diesel prices by 6 THB (0.18 USD) per litre the same day, triggering widespread concern.

Speaking to the press after the meeting, Permanent Secretary for Finance Lavaron Saengsnit said the Cabinet approved seven measures.

Key steps include a review of fuel excise tax reductions, covering both the level and duration of tax cuts. Financial support for vulner...