PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — Companies, organisations and individuals intending to buy fuel to store in containers other than vehicle tanks are required to obtain a special permit from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) under the Supply Control Act 1961.
KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said purchases under the permit are allowed only for quantities of 20 litres and above at prevailing pump prices, a measure aimed at preventing misuse of controlled and subsidised fuel.
“Permit holders may store the fuel in drums, plastic containers or other suitable and safe containers, subject to the approved quantity, fuel station location, duration and frequency of purchase,” he said in a statement today.
He said applications can be made online via the Supply Permit System, with the permit offered free of charge to eligible applicants.
Azman said 10 categories qualify for the permit, namely, forklift operations, water transport, residents in rural and island areas, food industry operators, water-based recreation, agriculture and livestock, emergency assistance, maintenance, tourism, and small-scale construction.
“No parties other than special permit holders are allowed to purchase petrol or diesel in containers at fuel stations, except in emergency cases, where the permitted quantity is below 20 litres,” he said.
He added that KPDN had taken note of viral reports in mainstream and social media regarding the recent practice of filling petrol into containers.
Under the act, Azman said, fuel stations are only allowed to pump petrol and diesel into vehicle tanks, unless otherwise approved by the authorities or for those holding the special permit issued by KPDN.
