Thailand launches cooking oil-for-fuel exchange campaign

Bangkok (VNA) – The campaign, initiated by the Bangchak Corporation and titled “Fry to Fly – 2 litres for 1 litre”, runs from April 6 to 30 at participating service stations across Bangkok and nearby provinces. Under the scheme, people can bring 2 litres of used cooking oil to exchange for 1 litre of regular-grade fuel, either diesel or gasohol. The fuel can be redeemed on the spot. Premium fuel grades are not included. According to the company, the project builds on its existing programme, which collects used cooking oil for conversion into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It also aims to deliver more direct, everyday benefits to consumers by turning household waste into usable transport fuel, particularly at a time of rising energy costs driven by geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Each ...