Motorists could soon face tighter fuel subsidies, with the government considering a reduction in the RON95 quota under the Budi95 programme as global oil prices spike and subsidy costs soar
Malaysia’s targeted subsidy programme keeps RON95 at RM1.99 per litre for eligible citizens, shielding consumers from global oil price spikes that have pushed unsubsidised RON95 to RM3.27 and RON97 to RM3.85 per litre in March 2026