KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel are unchanged for the week from March 30 to April 5.
The Finance Ministry in a statement on Wednesday (March 29) said that the price of RON97 would remain at RM3.35 per litre, RON95 (RM2.05) and diesel (RM2.15).
"To protect the consumers from global oil price increases, the government will maintain the ceiling price of RON95 at RM2.05 per litre and diesel at RM2.15 per litre, even though the market price for the two products has increased beyond the current ceiling price," read the statement.
The ministry also said that the government would continue to monitor the trends of global crude oil prices and take appropriate measures to ensure the continued welfare and well-being of the people. – Bernama