Under the upcoming BUDI95 petrol subsidy scheme, Malaysians will face no restrictions on how many times they can fill up with RON95 petrol or diesel in a single day (for now). However, the government has made it clear it will be closely monitoring usage to prevent abuse and profiteering.
What’s Allowed & What’s Under Watch
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan confirmed that individuals can fill up as many times a day as they like. Authorities are primarily concerned about suspicious behaviour — for example, people filling multiple times in quick succession, possibly to resell subsidised fuel.
To address this, the government will use MyKad verification at petrol stations alongside backend data analytics to detect unusual refuelling patterns. If necessary, subsidised transactions tied to the same MyKad can be temporarily blocked while investigations are carried out.
Key Limits and Eligibility Under BUDI95
When BUDI95 begins on 30 September 2025, eligible Malaysians aged 16 or older with a valid driving licence will be able to purchase up to 300 litres per month of RON95 at a subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre. Registered e-hailing drivers may apply for higher quotas, subject to verification from their companies.
The system for verifying eligibility will include in-pump MyKad checks as well as digital verification via apps such as Touch ’n Go eWallet and Setel. The government is working with petrol station operators and telecom regulators to ensure that infrastructure, including in rural areas with patchier connectivity, is ready.
The Bottom Line
The current RON95 subsidy regime has seen large leakages — estimated at nearly RM20 billion a year. More than 20% of subsidised fuel is reportedly used by foreigners, businesses, or diverted through smuggling. The government sees BUDI95’s mechanisms, like MyKad verification and usage analytics, as essential to making the subsidy fair and sustainable.
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