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Domestic fuel price adjustment

Malaysia Fuel Price Adjustments

Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026

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The fuel price adjustments by the Malaysia — Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) in Malaysia, particularly the diesel price increase in Malaysia — Peninsular Malaysia, could lead to higher operational costs for businesses relying on transportation, potentially impacting consumer prices and inflation. While RON95 and RON97 prices also saw minor increases, the government's continued monitoring of global oil prices suggests a proactive stance to mitigate significant economic shocks.

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The Malaysia — Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) announced several retail fuel price adjustments in Malaysia. Diesel prices in Malaysia — Peninsular Malaysia increased by four sen per litre, first from Jan 29 to Feb 4, reaching RM2.88 per litre, and then again from Feb 5 to 11, reaching RM2.96 per litre. However, diesel prices in Malaysia — Sabah, Malaysia — Sarawak, and Malaysia — Labuan remained unchanged at RM2.15 per litre. Additionally, non-subsidised RON95 and RON97 petrol prices saw a two-sen increase nationwide from Jan 22 to 28, with RON95 rising to RM2.54 per litre and RON97 to RM3.10 per litre. The subsidised RON95 petrol price under the BUDI MADANI (Budi95) scheme was maintained at RM1.99 per litre. The Malaysia — Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) stated that the government would continue to monitor global crude oil price trends and take measures to safeguard the welfare of the people.

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The Malaysia — Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) is responsible for announcing and monitoring the retail fuel prices in Malaysia, ensuring the welfare of the people.
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Malaysia — Peninsular Malaysia is the specific region within Malaysia where diesel prices are increasing, while other regions remain unchanged.
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Malaysia — Sarawak is a region in Malaysia where diesel prices remain unchanged.
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Malaysia — Labuan is a region in Malaysia where diesel prices remain unchanged.
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Malaysia — Sabah is a region in Malaysia where diesel prices remain unchanged.
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