Harga runcit RON97, RON95 tanpa subsidi naik 15 sen

Malaysian petrol prices RON97 and RON95 without subsidy are set to rise by 15 sen per liter starting tomorrow, while diesel prices without subsidy remain unchanged, according to the Finance Ministry. The ministry announced that RON97 will be priced at RM5.15 per liter, RON95 at RM4.67 per liter, and diesel at RM5.27 per liter for the period from October 8 to October 14.

Although crude oil supplies from Western Asia are improving, global crude oil prices remain high, with Brent crude oil still around USD100 per barrel. The pressure is now on premium petroleum products. China, which imports most of its fuel in October, is tightening supply to the international market, according to the statement. Despite this price increase, BUDI95 users will continue to pay RM1.99 per liter, and BUDI Diesel users will still pay RM2.10 per liter.

The regular petrol price under the Subsidized Petrol Control System and diesel price under the Subsidized Diesel Control System will remain the same, at RM2.05 per liter and RM2.15 per liter, respectively. Although the country's fuel supply is currently sufficient, the government urges the public to continue practicing fuel conservation, and encourages reducing unnecessary travel to help extend national supplies and reduce the pressure on subsidy expenditures.

To protect the public, the government will bear a subsidy of RM2.68 per liter for BUDI95, which is 57% of the unsubsidized price, and RM3.17 per liter for BUDI Diesel, or 60% of the unsubsidized price.