Govt maintains fuel subsidies to cushion impact of rising global oil prices

29 Mar 2026, 6:44 AM
Govt maintains fuel subsidies to cushion impact of rising global oil prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the people and maintaining stable commodity prices amid rising global oil prices following the conflict in West Asia.

The Finance Ministry (MOF) said the government is continuing its efforts through the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) and the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS), which provide targeted fuel subsidies for the land and water public transport sectors, as well as for the transportation of selected goods.

“These measures help keep transportation costs under control and ensure that commodity prices remain stable,” it said in a Facebook post today.

The retail price of subsidised petrol under SKPS for public transport and goods transportation has been maintained at RM2.05 per litre.

Meanwhile, under SKDS, the subsidised diesel price for the land transport sector remains at RM1.88 per litre, while diesel for goods transportation continues to be capped at RM2.15 per litre.

The MOF added that the government will continue to closely monitor global developments and adopt a prudent approach to protect the well-being of the rakyat.

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