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Thailand’s Bangchak fuels North Asia push with HK$2.1b Caltex petrol stations deal

South China Morning Post

July 1, 2026

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Thailand’s Bangchak fuels North Asia push with HK$2.1b Caltex petrol stations deal

One of Thailand’s largest energy conglomerates has bought Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong in a HK2.1 billion (US270 million) deal, which the firm will use as a springboard into North Asia. Semi-privatised Bangchak Corporation Public Company on Tuesday completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Chevron Hong Kong from Chevron Companies (China), according to a Bangchak statement. A source told the South China Morning Post that the sale was driven by a combination of factors,...

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