MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

The Malaysian Ministry of Finance has announced a reduction in the retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol by 5 sen per litre and diesel by 15 sen per litre from October 1 to 7, due to stabilizing global crude oil prices and increased supply from Asia.

Despite the positive developments, oil price volatility is expected to continue due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The government will maintain targeted subsidies through initiatives like Budi Madani and Budi Diesel to shield the public and businesses from global market fluctuations, ensuring significant savings on subsidised fuel prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol will decrease by 5 sen per litre, respectively, while unsubsidised diesel will drop by 15 sen per litre for Oct 1 to 7.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a statement today, said that the new price for RON97 is fixed at RM5 per litre, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52 per litre, and unsubsidised diesel at RM5.27 per litre.

The statement said the drop was driven by moderating average global crude oil prices during the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) calculation period, following the resumption of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline operations.

“At the same time, the supply of refined petroleum products in Asia is showing signs of recovery, with China’s refined petroleum product exports in September are estimated to exceed four million tonnes, compared to an average of around three million tonnes per month last year.

“This increase in supply helps to reduce part of the pressure on regional petroleum product prices,” the statement said.

However, MOF said the recovery of global supply remains uneven, as another major Russian refinery in Perm was forced to halt operations after a Ukrainian drone attack last week, limiting Russian diesel supply to the international market.

Consequently, price volatility for petroleum products is expected to persist as long as the conflict between the United States and Iran remains unresolved.

“Any new attacks in the Middle East risk placing upward pressure on oil and petroleum product prices once again.

“Furthermore, the recovery of global refining capacity remains crucial to easing price pressures in the medium term,” the statement read.

MOF also said that the Madani Government will continue to protect the rakyat and businesses from the impacts of global volatility, including by maintaining targeted subsidies through Budi Madani, Budi Diesel, the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS), and the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).

At current prices, Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) recipients pay RM1.99 per litre compared to the unsubsidised RON95 price of RM4.52 per litre, with the government bearing a subsidy of RM2.53 per litre, equivalent to 56 per cent of the unsubsidised price.

“Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) recipients will continue to pay RM2.10 per litre compared to the unsubsidised diesel price of RM5.27 per litre, with a government subsidy of RM3.17 per litre or 60 per cent of the unsubsidised price,” the statement said. — Bernama

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由于全球原油价格趋于稳定，亚洲供应增加，马来西亚财政部宣布，从10月1日至7日，非补贴的RON97和RON95汽油零售价格每升下调5仙，柴油零售价格每升下调15仙。

尽管出现了一些积极进展，但由于地缘政治紧张局势持续，预计油价波动仍将持续。

政府将继续通过 Budi Madani 和 Budi Diesel 等举措提供有针对性的补贴，以保护公众和企业免受全球市场波动的影响，确保在补贴燃料价格方面节省大量资金。

吉隆坡，9月30日讯——10月1日至7日，非补贴的RON97和RON95汽油零售价格将分别下调每升5仙，而非补贴的柴油零售价格将下调每升15仙。

财政部今天发表声明称，RON97汽油的新价格固定为每升5令吉，非补贴RON95汽油的新价格为每升4.52令吉，非补贴柴油的新价格为每升5.27令吉。

声明称，此次下跌是由于沙特阿拉伯恢复东西输油管道运营后，自动定价机制（APM）计算期间全球原油平均价格趋于缓和所致。

“与此同时，亚洲成品油供应出现复苏迹象，中国9月份成品油出口量预计将超过400万吨，而去年同期平均每月出口量约为300万吨。

声明称：“供应量的增加有助于减轻区域石油产品价格的部分压力。”

然而，财政部表示，全球供应的恢复仍然不均衡，因为上周乌克兰无人机袭击后，俄罗斯彼尔姆的另一家大型炼油厂被迫停止运营，限制了俄罗斯对国际市场的柴油供应。

因此，只要美国和伊朗之间的冲突得不到解决，石油产品的价格波动预计就会持续下去。

“中东地区任何新的袭击都有可能再次推高石油和石油产品价格。

声明中写道：“此外，全球炼油产能的恢复对于中期缓解价格压力仍然至关重要。”

财政部还表示，马达尼政府将继续保护人民和企业免受全球市场波动的影响，包括通过“马达尼之宝”、“柴油之宝”、“汽油补贴管制系统”（SKPS）和“柴油补贴管制系统”（SKDS）等措施维持有针对性的补贴。

按目前的价格计算，Budi Madani RON95（Budi95）的受益人每升需支付 1.99 令吉，而未补贴的 RON95 汽油价格为每升 4.52 令吉，政府补贴每升 2.53 令吉，相当于未补贴价格的 56%。

声明称：“Budi Madani柴油（Budi Diesel）的受益人将继续支付每升2.10令吉，而未补贴的柴油价格为每升5.27令吉，政府补贴为每升3.17令吉，相当于未补贴价格的60%。”——马新社

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