Special permit needed to buy petrol, diesel exceeding 20 litres using drums, containers


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 28 Jul 2022

PUTRAJAYA: Small-scale companies and organisations, as well as individuals wanting to buy petrol and diesel from petrol stations for personal use using drums or any suitable containers in quantities exceeding 20 litres are required to apply for a special permit under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, says Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

He said purchases under 20 litres including emergency cases are allowed without the special permit.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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