It is not feasible to introduce additional fuel subsidies in Malaysia to reduce fuel prices in the country, and between RM30 billion to RM40 billion is being spent in subsidies to fuel prices at their current levels, such as RON 95 petrol at RM2.05 per litre, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said according to The Star.
“The 2023 fuel prices in Saudi Arabia are higher than in Malaysia, and how much cheaper can we go? Subsidies are already skyrocketing,” the Malaysian prime minister said in a video clip on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday.
“Despite producing much more oil, Saudi Arabia’s fuel prices are still higher than ours,” Anwar said. He acknowledged criticism over his previous election campaign promise in 2008 to bring down fuel prices, and said that the present economic situation is different now compared to what it was at that time.
“That was in 2008, when oil prices in Saudi Arabia were 50 cents a litre, which was RM1.80 at the time,” the prime minister said. One litre of RON 95 petrol in Saudi Arabia is currently priced at 2.33 riyal (RM2.93), The Star reported.
Last month, the prime minister said that the price of petrol cannot be lowered to RM1.50 per litre due to the current price of crude oil. “Petrol in Saudi Arabia is RM2.84 per litre, while in Malaysia it is RM2.05 per litre,” he told the Dewan Rakyat last month.
Saya sedar ramai yang menggunakan petikan ucapan saya berkenaan janji menurunkan harga minyak yang diungkapkan 15 tahun lalu, dan menuntut janji itu sekarang.
Mengapa harga minyak ketika ini masih belum turun? Ini jawapan saya.#MalaysiaMADANI pic.twitter.com/I5Q05qUcyt
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) October 3, 2023
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The comments reflect frustration with the government’s stance on petrol prices, with many arguing that subsidies should be maintained or targeted, especially for essential and commercial use. Several express disappointment over past promises to reduce fuel prices, accusing politicians of hypocrisy and empty promises. There is a common sentiment that Malaysians are unappreciative of Malaysia’s relatively cheap fuel and that increasing prices will burden the rakyat, especially low-income groups. Some comments criticize the government’s priorities, calling for better communication and more responsible economic policies, while others mock political figures and accuse them of lying or incompetence. Overall, the consensus is that petrol prices should remain stable or be cautiously managed to avoid hurting the rakyat.