{
  "id": 4619701,
  "title": "Tighter controls, stronger finances behind Budi Madani fuel quota restoration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tighter-controls-stronger-finances-behind-budi-madani-fuel-quota",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:51:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1522881/tighter-controls-stronger-finances-behind-budi-madani-fuel-quota"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Finance Ministry of Malaysia announced the restoration of Budi Madani fuel quotas, increasing the monthly allocation from 200 to 300 litres for Budi95 and Budi Madani Diesel. This decision was influenced by improved supply management, stricter enforcement, and the government's strong fiscal position. The move aims to support Malaysians who travel long distances and small traders who rely on vehicles for their livelihoods, benefiting over 16 million consumers who currently enjoy the subsidized price of RM1.99 per litre for Ron95 and RM2.10 per litre for diesel. The government will continue to prioritize fuel subsidies for eligible Malaysians while implementing measures to reduce leakage, smuggling, and misuse. The quota restoration comes as a six-point package to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of the 2027 Budget tabling.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "BUDI MADANI: Who gets 300 litres — and who can get 400 litres from September 1?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/budi-madani-who-gets-300-litres-and-who-can-get-400-litres-from",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:29:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}