{
  "id": 15884981,
  "title": "RON97, unsubsidised RON95 down 30 sen, diesel falls by 10 sen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ron97-unsubsidised-ron95-down-30-sen-diesel-falls-by-10-sen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:20:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/21/ron97-unsubsidised-ron95-down-30-sen-diesel-falls-by-10-sen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The finance ministry has announced a nationwide reduction in fuel prices, effective from tomorrow. The cost of RON97 petrol, unsubsidised RON95, and diesel will all decrease. RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 prices will both fall by 30 sen, reaching RM4.80 and RM4.32 per litre, respectively. Unsubsidised diesel will see a 10 sen reduction, making it RM5.07 per litre. Notably, RON95 under the BUDI95 scheme will stay at RM1.99 per litre, and diesel under the BUDI Diesel initiative will maintain its price at RM2.10 per litre. Subsidised petrol under the subsidised petrol control system (SKPS) and subsidised diesel under the subsidised diesel control system (SKDS) will remain at RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre, respectively. These new prices will be in effect until October 28. The ministry aims to protect consumers and businesses from the effects of global uncertainty. The government is set to allocate RM40 billion for fuel subsidies in 2027 to foster economic growth and safeguard livelihoods.",
  "summary": "These prices are effective until Oct 28.",
  "key_points": [
    "RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 prices drop by 30 sen each",
    "Diesel fuel price decreases by 10 sen",
    "Subsidised fuel prices remain unchanged"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "RON97, unsubsidised RON95 down 30 sen, diesel falls by 10 sen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ron97-unsubsidised-ron95-down-30-sen-diesel-falls-by-10-sen-15889572",
        "published": "2026-10-21T12:20:44.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}