News & Reviews:   fuel

Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable for now, but rising global fuel prices could eventually push tariffs higher, according to the country’s economy leadership. The update comes amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets, which is starting to impact local generation costs.

On 15 April 2026, PETRONAS confirmed that fuel supply across its nationwide station network in Malaysia is secured through the end of June 2026. This update extends its earlier projection, which only covered supply until the end of May.

With the ongoing energy crisis, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department is encouraging the public to shift towards digital services as rising fuel prices continue to impact daily commuting costs. The move is positioned as both a convenience upgrade and a practical cost-saving measure for motorists nationwide.

Malaysian authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle misinformation related to fuel and electricity prices, investigating individuals responsible for spreading false content on social media platforms. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that investigations are ongoing to prevent unnecessary panic among the public.

Ever since Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) was introduced on 30 September 2025, Malaysia’s government has reported significant early savings from its targeted fuel subsidy scheme. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, an estimated RM800 million has been saved since the programme was rolled out.

Today, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that a tiered eligibility system under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy programme will be activated in the middle of each month. Introducing a more tailored fuel support mechanism for e-hailing drivers based on their monthly travel distances, the scheme aims to create a fairer and more inclusive distribution of subsidised petrol while safeguarding the livelihoods of drivers who rely on fuel for their daily operations.

In another update, Shell Malaysia has rolled out a major upgrade to the Shell App with the full integration of BUDI95, allowing eligible Malaysians to access their fuel subsidy directly through their smartphones. The move marks a key step in Shell’s wider digital transformation to streamline fuelling and improve customer convenience.

Since 30 September 2025, many Malaysians have utilised the BUDI95 programme. However, this also created a new problem: Malaysians residing in Singapore are effectively locked out. With this, the Malaysian government will create a new pathway to allow citizens holding Singapore driving licences to access the BUDI95 fuel subsidy.

Today, Setel Malaysia has rolled out a new One-Tap Fuelling feature. This feature allows motorists to activate the pump with one tap upon arrival at all PETRONAS stations nationwide, where they can proceed to refuel and earn Mesra points instantly.