Profiteers charging RM12 for 1.5l bottle of petrol


JERANTUT: Residents in Kuala Krau here have claimed that the prices of essentials such as petrol and food have been artificially raised due to a shortage caused by floods.

Mechanic Wong Kong Yong, 54, said a 1.5l bottle of fuel is being sold for RM12.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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