KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The adjustment to non-subsidised fuel prices is being done in a controlled manner to reflect global market realities without burdening the public, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), said the approach aims to balance global market pressures with safeguards for households.

“The government is conducting continuous engagement sessions with stakeholders across sectors. This enables real-time feedback and swift policy adjustments to ensure supply stability and market order,” he said at the Global Energy Crisis Briefing, broadcast live by local television stations today. 

He said that subsidised RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 scheme remains at RM1.99 per litre, while diesel for the logistics sector (SKPS) is fixed at RM2.05 per litre, and for the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) ranges between RM1.88 and RM2.15 per litre.

A monthly cash assistance of RM300 under the BUDI Diesel programme will also be provided to eligible individuals from April 2026 to help ease cost pressures.

Fadillah said sectors heavily reliant on fuel for income, including fisheries and agri-commodities, will continue to receive diesel support.

“The government is also maintaining the BUDI95 quota cap at 800 litres per month for e-hailing drivers to ensure operating costs remain manageable and are not directly passed on to consumers,” he said.

At the same time, he stressed that authorities are closely monitoring the cost of living.

“Supply of essential food items remains sufficient, daily price monitoring is conducted nationwide, and firm action will be taken against unjustified price increases.

“The government’s approach is clear: to protect the public without undermining long-term economic stability,” he added.

The Cabinet yesterday agreed to establish a Communications Command Centre linked to the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to coordinate the government’s response to the global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the centre will be chaired by Fadillah, with daily briefings or media updates scheduled around 4pm. The centre will coordinate government communications, particularly on responses and measures taken by the government and related agencies, to ensure consistent updates are delivered to the public. — Bernama