RON97 petrol will rise 60 sen nationwide starting tomorrow. West Malaysia diesel jumps 80 sen.
The finance ministry announced this in a statement.
RON97 moves from RM3.25 to RM3.85 per litre.
West Malaysia diesel shifts from RM3.12 to RM3.92 per litre.
Non-subsidised RON95 climbs 60 sen from RM2.67 to RM3.27 per litre.
Subsidies hold firm for essentials
BUDI95-subsidised RON95 stays at RM1.99 per litre.
Diesel in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan remains RM2.15 per litre.
These rates run until March 18.
Subsidised diesel for West Malaysia land public transport stays RM1.88 per litre. Logistics vehicles hold at RM2.15 per litre.
Diesel aid boosted amid oil hikes
Diesel subsidy recipients under BUDI Individu and Budi Agri-Komoditi schemes get aid raised from RM200 to RM300 for March.
Extra RM100 payments start March 17.
The Madani government aims to shield Malaysians from full global oil price rises tied to the Middle East conflict.
It balances rakyat protection with sound fiscal management of subsidies.
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