It’s the middle of the month again, which means it’s time to revise the fuel prices! In line with the lower average prices for crude oil over the past month, the government has decided to slash prices of RON97 petrol, RON92 petrol and diesel in Malaysia by another 10 sen across the board.
The following are the new prices of fuel in Malaysia effective midnight, the 16th of December 2008:
Fuel | Old Price | Reduction | New Price |
RON97 | RM1.90 | RM0.10 | RM1.80 |
RON92 | RM1.80 | RM0.10 | RM1.70 |
Diesel | RM1.80 | RM0.10 | RM1.70 |
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Comments generally express satisfaction with the recent petrol price reduction, acknowledging it as a positive change, albeit still considered high by some. Many highlight the delayed response and criticise the government for not lowering prices sooner or for maintaining subsidies that they feel mismanage resources. Several comments question the fairness of natural resource ownership and the sustainability of current subsidy strategies, with some comparing Malaysia's policy to other countries like Indonesia. Others believe the price drop is still insufficient and worry about ongoing inflationary pressures affecting goods and services. Overall, sentiments are a mix of appreciation for the price decrease, frustration over government policies, and skepticism about the actual economic impact, reflecting common public concerns about fuel affordability and resource management.