KUCHING (March 27): The temporary reduction of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol quota from 300 litres to 200 litres per month has drawn mixed public reactions, with some describing it as a necessary fiscal move while others expressed concern over rising living costs

The government's temporary Budi95 quota adjustment, while keeping subsidised RON95 at RM1.99, is seen as a necessary step to manage economic pressures and strengthen national resilience.

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim telah mengumumkan bahawa kuota bulanan 300 liter bagi program subsidi bahan api Budi Madani RON 95 (BUDI95) akan dikurangkan..

Anwar Ibrahim umum penyelarasan kelayakan subsidi BUDI95 daripada 300 liter kepada 200 liter sebulan mulai 1 Apr depan.

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengumumkan penyelarasan semula had penggunaan BUDI95 daripada 300 liter sebelum ini, kepada 200 liter, berkuat-kuasa 1 April 2026

The government could be taking precautionary measures in the wake of the Middle East hostilities that is taking a toll on oil supply and prices. It appears that the quota for Budi95 subsidised RON95 petrol at RM 1.99 per litre could be reduced from the current 300 litres a month to 200 litres

As ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to put pressure on global crude oil prices, Malaysians may see a tightening of the BUDI95 subsidies

According toThe Edge, the Malaysian government is reviewing the distribution of RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy quotas from 300 litres to 200 litres per month

Those who abuse the BUDI95 assistance scheme could stand to lose their benefits entirely

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) says it is strengthening enforcement of the subsidised RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 initiative