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Malaysia Maintains RON95 Subsidy Amid Rising Oil Prices

3/21/2026

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia will keep the subsidised RON95 price at RM1.99 per litre for locally-registered vehicles.
The decision follows rising global oil prices, with supply lasting through May thanks to increased gas production.
At a community event in Bukit Mertajam on March 20, 2026, Ibrahim urged unity and stability.
He urged dialogue to resolve differences and warned small disputes can escalate into larger conflicts.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia will keep the subsidised RON95 price at RM1.99 per litre for locally-registered vehicles.
The decision follows rising global oil prices, with supply lasting through May thanks to increased gas production.
At a community event in Bukit Mertajam on March 20, 2026, Ibrahim urged unity and stability.
He urged dialogue to resolve differences and warned small disputes can escalate into larger conflicts.