Is it time for us the motorists of Malaysia to brace for yet another round of fuel price hikes right after RON97 went up 15 sen at the beginning of this month? The Malaysian Insider reports that key players including Dometic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Pemandu CEO Datuk Seri Idris Jala will meet today to discuss another round of fuel hikes at 3 PM today, this time across the board, affecting other fuels such as LPG, and RON95 petrol. Word is that another fuel hike could be announced as early as this evening. RON95 is currently sold at RM1.85 per litre while the recently hiked RON97 goes for RM2.30 per litre. Diesel is sold at RM1.75 per litre to the public.
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Comments express widespread frustration over regular fuel price hikes, with many viewing it as unfair and unnecessary, especially during economic hardships. Several highlight that government spending priorities are skewed, favoring mega projects and personal gains over citizen welfare, leading to increased costs of living such as higher prices for petrol, sugar, and utilities. Some note the government’s reliance on subsidies and criticise corruption, poor management, and wastefulness. A strong sentiment is for political change, with many urging voters to switch support from BN to opposition parties like Pakatan to achieve better governance, transparency, and fairer resource distribution. Overall, the mood reflects disappointment and skepticism towards current policies, emphasizing the need for reform and more responsible leadership.