Malaysia restores 300-litre monthly cap on subsidised RON95 fuel
Malaysia will reinstate a 300-litre monthly limit per citizen on subsidised RON95 transport fuel, PM Anwar Ibrahim said.
The Malaysian government is bringing back a monthly cap on subsidised RON95 petrol for transport use, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed on Sunday. The limit will be set at 300 litres per citizen, a move announced alongside a broader set of steps aimed at tackling rising living costs.
The reinstated quota applies to the fuel's use in transport, and the announcement signals a return to a mechanism previously used to manage subsidy outflows. While the Prime Minister did not specify an exact implementation date in his statement, the measure is expected to help contain government expenditure on fuel subsidies while ensuring that support reaches households most in need.
Anwar's remarks come as Malaysian households continue to feel the pinch from inflationary pressures. The fuel quota is part of a package of measures designed to ease the financial burden on citizens without dismantling the broader subsidy framework.
The decision revives a policy that had been paused, reflecting the government's effort to balance fiscal discipline with social welfare. Further details on enforcement and eligibility are expected to be announced by relevant ministries in the coming days.