Despite Ships Allowed Through Hormuz, Malaysia Limits RON 95 Consumption to 200 Litres per Person

Malaysia is evaluating and adjusting the quota for purchasing subsidised RON 95 fuel. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the consumption quota for this type of fuel will be reduced from 300 litres to 200 litres per person per month.

“The government will adjust the eligibility limit (quota) for RON 95 from 300 litres per month to 200 litres per month, starting 1 April 2026,” said Anwar in a statement monitored in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (26/3/2026) evening.

This decision was made after the Malaysian government researched that the average monthly usage of RON 95 fuel per person is 100 litres. Nearly 90% of Malaysians use less than 200 litres of RON 95 fuel per month.

On that basis, the purchase quota for this fuel has been reduced from a maximum of 300 litres per person per month to 200 litres per person per month.

This decision is also intended to strengthen Malaysia’s capacity to face potential crises. The decision was also taken amid several viral incidents on social media showing misuse of subsidised fuel purchases.

According to regulations, subsidised RON 95 fuel priced at 1.99 ringgit (Rp8,437) per litre is only intended for Malaysian citizens holding valid identity cards.

Foreigners are charged the normal RON 95 price of around 3.87 ringgit (Rp16,389) per litre, and vehicles with non-Malaysian licence plates, such as those from Singapore, must purchase RON 97 fuel at around 5.15 ringgit (Rp21,812) per litre.

Viral incidents on social media include non-Malaysian plated vehicles buying RON 95, as well as a Malaysian citizen buying subsidised RON 95 and filling it into drums or jerry cans.

Meanwhile, for ride-hailing drivers, the Malaysian government continues to provide a maximum subsidised RON 95 fuel purchase quota of up to 800 litres per month.