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Anwar urges Malaysians to consider RM50b fuel subsidy bill before listening to government critics

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/25 11:30 X
Anwar urges Malaysians to consider RM50b fuel subsidy bill before listening to government critics
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SEBERANG PERAI, July 25 — The Madani government spends between RM40 billion and RM50 billion annually to keep RON95 petrol prices at RM1.99 per litre despite rising global oil...

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He said the conflict in the Middle East, including tensions involving Iran and disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, had pushed up global fuel, fertiliser and other import prices.

“RON95 is not actually priced at RM1.99. The government pays the difference,” he said in his speech at the National Training Week here.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Jul 25, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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