KUALA LUMPUR: The government has announced a reduction in retail fuel prices effective Sept 5 to 11 following changes in global crude oil prices.
Under the new pricing, RON97 petrol will decrease by 2 sen to RM3.40 per litre, while diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also drop by 2 sen to RM3.16 per litre.
RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 per litre. Diesel prices in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan will stay at RM2.15 per litre.
The government will continue to monitor market conditions and adjust petroleum product prices in response to global oil market trends, aiming to support price stability, said the Finance Ministry in a statement.
The updated retail prices for petroleum products from Sept 5 to 11 are as follows:
- RON97: RM3.40 per litre (a reduction of 2 sen)
- RON95: RM2.05 per litre (unchanged)
- Diesel (Peninsular Malaysia): RM3.16 per litre (a reduction of 2 sen)
- Diesel (Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan): RM2.15 per litre (unchanged)
The government is committed to monitoring global crude oil price trends and taking necessary actions to ensure the welfare of the public.