PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains in a stable position in terms of fuel supply despite global uncertainties, with no need for rationing or restrictions on vehicle usage, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the country should be grateful that fuel supplies remain sufficient amid concerns over disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and the conflict-linked impact on oil and gas-producing nations.
"You can protest and criticise, but we should also be thankful because this is one of the few countries where supplies are still available.
"There is no need for rationing, no long queues and no restrictions on vehicle usage," he said when officiating the National Youth Day 2026 celebration in Negri Sembilan on Friday (May 15).
He said the stable supply situation reflected good management by PETRONAS, sound economic policies and an efficient administration under the Chief Secretary to the Government.
"Although our supplies are sufficient, we still monitor the situation every day," he said.
Anwar added that Malaysia had dispatched officials to African and Latin American countries, as well as Turkmenistan, to explore opportunities for new oil and gas fields.
"How many countries are able to do this? When we mention that we are from Malaysia, we are immediately given attention and priority," he said.
The Prime Minister said that while Malaysia’s economy was under control, the situation in some neighbouring countries was more worrying, adding that hundreds of petrol stations had reportedly shut down in one country.
He also said concerns over fuel supply and rising prices dominated discussions during the recent Asean summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
"At the recent meeting in Cebu, what was discussed was the fear of petrol shortages, fear of diesel shortages and fears over soaring prices," he said.
Anwar said the concerns were not only linked to tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, but also the broader impact of wars affecting oil-producing countries, where oil and gas production had been disrupted.
"In theory, supply and demand factors have already pushed prices higher," he said.
