Malaysian Fuel Prices Rise for Aug 27 to Sept 2, 2026

Malaysian Fuel Prices for August 27 to September 2, 2026

The Malaysian finance ministry has announced the weekly fuel price update for the period of August 27 to September 2, 2026, with all unsubsidised petrol and diesel prices increasing by five sen per litre. The new prices are RM4.72 per litre for unsubsidised B10/B15 diesel, RM3.82 per litre for unsubsidised RON95, and RM4.30 per litre for RON97 petrol. This marks the 36th weekly fuel price announcement of 2026 and the 399th since the weekly float system was introduced in January 2019.

All unsubsidised fuel prices in Malaysia rose by five sen per litre for the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026, with diesel at RM4.72, RON95 at RM3.82, and RON97 at RM4.30.

Key Facts

The weekly fuel pricing format in Malaysia has now been in operation for 399 consecutive weeks since its introduction at the start of 2019.

What Are the New Fuel Prices in Malaysia for August 27 to September 2, 2026?

For the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026, the finance ministry has increased all unsubsidised fuel prices by five sen per litre. Unsubsidised B10/B15 diesel now costs RM4.72 per litre, unsubsidised RON95 costs RM3.82 per litre, and RON97 petrol costs RM4.30 per litre. These prices take effect from midnight tonight and remain valid until Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

According to the official announcement, the Euro 5 B7 diesel variant, which carries a 20 sen per litre premium over B10/B15 blends, is now priced at RM4.92 per litre. The price adjustments reflect the standard weekly review mechanism that has been in place since January 2019.

"This week, the price of unsubsidised B10/B15 diesel is RM4.72 per litre, up five sen from the RM4.67 per litre price the fuel was at last week."

— Paul Tan's Automotive News, August 26, 2026

Malaysian motorists purchasing unsubsidised fuel will pay RM4.72 per litre for diesel, RM3.82 for RON95, and RM4.30 for RON97 during the August 27 to September 2, 2026 pricing period.

How Does the Subsidised Diesel Price Work in Malaysia?

Since July 1, 2026, Malaysian diesel vehicle owners have paid a subsidised retail price of RM2.10 per litre for B10 and B15 diesel blends. Eligible users receive a monthly quota of 200 litres, which is shared with the Budi95 scheme. This subsidy mechanism was introduced to support private diesel vehicle owners while the unsubsidised market price continues to fluctuate weekly.

The subsidised diesel programme operates alongside the Budi Madani framework, which also covers RON95 petrol. The 200-litre monthly quota applies to both fuel types, and eligibility is determined by the government's Budi Madani criteria. The unsubsidised diesel price of RM4.72 per litre represents a significant difference of RM2.62 per litre compared to the subsidised rate.

Eligible Malaysian diesel vehicle owners pay RM2.10 per litre under the subsidy scheme, which is RM2.62 less than the unsubsidised market price of RM4.72 per litre announced for August 27 to September 2, 2026.

What Is the Budi95 RON95 Subsidy Scheme?

The Budi95 scheme provides subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre to Malaysians holding a valid driving licence, with a monthly quota of 200 litres. This subsidy programme was introduced to cushion the impact of fuel price fluctuations while maintaining the unsubsidised RON95 price at market rates, which currently stand at RM3.82 per litre for the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026.

The scheme represents a substantial saving for eligible motorists, with the subsidised price being RM1.83 per litre below the unsubsidised rate. The 200-litre monthly quota is designed to cover typical personal vehicle usage while preventing abuse of the subsidy system. The Budi95 scheme operates in parallel with the diesel subsidy programme, both falling under the broader Budi Madani framework.

Under the Budi95 scheme, eligible Malaysians purchase RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, saving RM1.83 per litre compared to the unsubsidised price of RM3.82 for the August 27 to September 2, 2026 period.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

This weekly fuel price update affects all Malaysian vehicle owners, particularly those who do not qualify for the Budi Madani subsidy schemes. Private diesel vehicle owners who are ineligible for the RM2.10 per litre subsidised rate must pay the full unsubsidised price of RM4.72 per litre. Similarly, RON95 users without a valid driving licence or exceeding the 200-litre monthly quota must pay RM3.82 per litre.

The price differential between subsidised and unsubsidised fuel is substantial: RM2.62 per litre for diesel and RM1.83 per litre for RON95. For a typical Malaysian motorist consuming 50 litres per week, the unsubsidised RON95 price represents a weekly cost of RM191.00, compared to RM99.50 under the subsidy scheme. This pricing structure particularly impacts commercial vehicle operators, e-hailing drivers, and households with multiple vehicles.

Malaysian motorists without Budi Madani subsidy eligibility face weekly fuel costs of RM191.00 for 50 litres of RON95 at the unsubsidised price of RM3.82 per litre.

Common Questions

When do the new fuel prices take effect in Malaysia?

The prices announced for August 27 to September 2, 2026 take effect from midnight tonight and remain valid until Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This follows the standard weekly fuel pricing format that has been in operation since January 2019, with announcements made every Wednesday.

What is the difference between subsidised and unsubsidised diesel prices?

Subsidised B10/B15 diesel costs RM2.10 per litre for eligible users under the Budi Madani scheme, while the unsubsidised price is RM4.72 per litre. The difference of RM2.62 per litre applies to the 200-litre monthly quota, after which unsubsidised rates apply.

How much RON95 can I buy at the subsidised price of RM1.99?

Eligible Malaysians with a valid driving licence can purchase up to 200 litres of RON95 per month at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre under the Budi95 scheme. Any additional fuel purchases are charged at the unsubsidised rate of RM3.82 per litre.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on the official weekly fuel price announcement by the Malaysian finance ministry as reported by Paul Tan's Automotive News on August 26, 2026. The primary source is the article titled "Malaysian fuel prices Aug 27 to Sept 2, 2026 – prices up; diesel to RM4.72, RON95 to RM3.82, RON97 to RM4.30" published at paultan.org.

All prices are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) as stated in the original source. No currency conversions were required. Information regarding the Budi Madani subsidy schemes, including the RM2.10 per litre diesel subsidy and the RM1.99 per litre RON95 subsidy, was verified against the source material's references to official government announcements.

This article was last updated on August 26, 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against the Paul Tan's Automotive News report and its cited government sources.