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"map_content": "We paid 460 Thai Baht (\u00a310.50) for a 13kg gas bottle, delivered and installed yesterday.\r\nThat gas is used in our outside kitchen where most if not all of the cooking is done and will last about 3 weeks. \r\nA quick search suggests the same gas in the UK is about 4 times as expensive...\r\nBorn free and taxed to death and after death ;-)\r\n\r\nCalor gas in the UK is significantly more expensive than gas in Thailand primarily due to extreme taxation, high logistical overheads, and market structure differences. In the UK, fuel and gas prices are heavily burdened by excise duties (approx. 58p per litre for petrol/diesel) and VAT (20%), which can account for over 60% of the final pump price, whereas Thailand's fuel prices are heavily subsidized by the government's Oil Fund.\r\nLogistics and Distribution: UK bottled gas (LPG) costs include expensive processes like compressing gas, specialized transport via lorry tankers, and delivery to remote locations (e.g., Scottish islands), which adds substantial overhead compared to Thailand's simpler distribution networks.\r\nMarket Competition: In Thailand, gas prices are government-set and subsidized to keep costs low for consumers, while the UK market allows retailers to set prices within a range, often leading to higher margins for suppliers like Calor.\r\nVolume and Usage: In the UK, bottled gas is often used for heating or cooking in off-grid homes, carrying a premium for convenience, whereas in Thailand, gas is a primary fuel source with high volume and lower unit costs due to subsidies.\r\nWhile the UK imposes high levies to fund public services and environmental goals, Thailand's approach prioritizes affordability through direct subsidies, creating a stark price disparity between the two nations",
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