Formosa Petrochemical: Gasoline and Diesel Prices Unchanged from the 13th
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- Formosa Petrochemical: Gasoline and Diesel Prices Unchanged from the 13th
- Formosa Petrochemical announced that the reference retail prices at its affiliated gas stations will remain unchanged from the 13th. Despite rising international crude oil prices, the company has absorbed over NT$2 billion to ensure stable domestic supply and support price stabilization policies.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 12, 2026
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Formosa Petrochemical announced that the reference retail prices at its affiliated gas stations will remain unchanged from the 13th. Despite rising international crude oil prices, the company has absorbed over NT$2 billion to ensure stable domestic supply and support price stabilization policies.
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- Formosa Petrochemical: Gasoline and Diesel Prices Unchanged from the 13th (April 12, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 12, 2026
Formosa Petrochemical announced that the reference retail prices at its affiliated gas stations will remain unchanged from the 13th. Despite rising international crude oil prices, the company has absorbed over NT$2 billion to ensure stable domestic supply and support price stabilization policies.
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Formosa Petrochemical announced that as of 1:00 AM on the 13th, the reference retail prices at its affiliated gas stations will be: NT$32.4 per liter for 92 unleaded gasoline, NT$33.9 per liter for 95+ unleaded gasoline, NT$35.9 per liter for 98 unleaded gasoline, and NT$30.8 per liter for super diesel.
The surge in international crude oil and downstream petrochemical raw material prices due to the US-Iran conflict led Formosa Petrochemical to state on April 10th that to prioritize ensuring the stable supply of domestic oil products and to cooperate with the government's price stabilization policy, actively supporting its affiliated franchise system, it has independently absorbed over NT$2 billion in price adjustment amounts for gasoline and diesel as of the 10th. (Editor: Su Zhi-zong) 1150412
The surge in international crude oil and downstream petrochemical raw material prices due to the US-Iran conflict led Formosa Petrochemical to state on April 10th that to prioritize ensuring the stable supply of domestic oil products and to cooperate with the government's price stabilization policy, actively supporting its affiliated franchise system, it has independently absorbed over NT$2 billion in price adjustment amounts for gasoline and diesel as of the 10th. (Editor: Su Zhi-zong) 1150412
FAQ
Why did Formosa Petrochemical keep gasoline and diesel prices unchanged?
Despite the rise in international crude oil prices, they prioritized domestic supply stability and the government's price stabilization policy.
How much loss has Formosa Petrochemical incurred due to the price freeze?
It has reportedly absorbed about 2 billion Taiwanese dollars by April 10.
What does this price freeze mean for consumers in Taiwan?
By temporarily suppressing the price increase of gasoline and diesel, it is expected to reduce the burden on households.