Diesel and RON95 prices fall by 5 sen

Motorists in Malaysia will pay five sen less per liter for diesel, RON95 and RON97 from September 3 to 9. Unsubsidized diesel will fall from RM4.72 to RM4.67, RON95 from RM3.82 to RM3.77, and RON97 from RM4.30 to RM4.25.

The Finance Ministry said the reductions reflected lower crude oil prices through most of the period used to calculate the prices under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism. Prices rose again toward the end of that period as geopolitical tensions increased in West Asia.

The ministry said global refined petroleum markets remain tight because of disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, reduced refining capacity in several countries and fuel export restrictions. Those pressures are expected to keep prices volatile in the near term.

China has begun easing export restrictions on refined petroleum products introduced in March 2026. Exports increased from July, but supplies of some petroleum products to regional markets have not fully returned to pre-conflict levels. The government said it would continue protecting eligible consumers and businesses through targeted Budi Madani subsidies. From September 1, the basic monthly eligibility limits for Budi95 and Budi Diesel returned to 300 liters. Eligible owners of diesel pickup trucks and jeeps can receive an additional 100 liters, for a total of up to 400 liters a month.