GEORGE TOWN: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) sees the fleet cards as an important means of moderating the industry, namely the logistical companies.
Yesterday, the government announced that diesel prices would be adjusted according to the current market, with the starting price at all retail petrol stations in Peninsular Malaysia set at RM3.35 per litre.
To offset the impact of the increase, the government implemented targeted diesel subsidies involving the use of fleet cards for the Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0, including setting prices for eligible sectors such as logistics.
Additionally, Budi Madani cash aid was also allocated to eligible individuals, including diesel vehicle owners and small-scale farmers.
Fomca vice-president and legal adviser Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham said the fleet cards was more for the bigger logistical companies.
"So I think that is more important.
"When you talk about individuals, it is basically those in the B40 groups and there is already a database on them as the government is already giving out all the cash aids and other assistance.
"And when you talk about the agriculture sector, it is the farmers. So, actually, it is a very small group of people and there is already available data," she told the New Straits Times
Consumer groups have cautioned business owners against hiking prices, noting that they continue to receive government subsidies through fleet cards and the Budi Madani programme.