NIBONG TEBAL: The Federal Government is exploring a reduction in road tax for diesel-powered vehicles to help cushion the impact of fluctuating global fuel prices.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (pic) said the proposal has been discussed with Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, with the Transport Ministry currently refining the mechanism and rollout plan.
“I have instructed the minister and the ministry’s secretary-general to examine and identify ways to implement this in the near term,” he said during his speech at JPJ’s 80th anniversary celebration in Batu Kawan on Saturday (Apr 25).
RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 prices rose by 40 sen, while diesel increased by 70 sen during the same period.
For April 23–29, 2026, diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia fell by 85 sen to RM5.12 per litre, while in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, the subsidised rate remains at RM2.15 per litre following a dip in global oil prices.
Malaysia continues to face public discontent and targeted protests, including a strike by towing operators, over soaring unsubsidised diesel prices, which previously ranged between RM6.02 and RM6.72 per litre.
The government has partially liberalised diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia, resulting in higher costs for many users, although subsidies are still maintained for selected sectors.
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