The government has acknowledged that about 15% of the population has been affected by recent increase in the price of diesel following the Middle East conflict, but it is doing its best to ease the burden, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said that while a segment of the people continue to feel the effects of the fuel price hike, the remaining 85% are still shielded by diesel at subsidised rates rather than market prices, the New Straits Times reports.
“People raise the issue of high diesel prices. I acknowledge and agree that some are affected by the adjustment, including those in the transport sector. However, only 15% are buying at market prices, while 85% are still buying at subsidised rates,” he said.
He said while there are those who are affected, the government had implemented various exemptions and targeted measures to cushion the impact, particularly for key sectors and vulnerable groups.
He added that the government was making daily efforts to provide relief, although global economic pressures continued to limit its capacity. “Do we need measures to ease the burden on the people? Yes, and we hold discussions every day to find ways to alleviate those burdens,” he said.
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based on percentage. this is true since logistic and transportation company received the subsidies.
However, how many private owner of Diesel car need to pay the full price? Driving Diesel car is not luxury. it is an old trusted car that pay off the loan. Diesel car owner already need to pay higher Road Tax and now high diesel price in Peninsular.
but i see many owners in city drive pick up to compensate for their tiny balls, and they usually drive fast and reckless until they come across an ev owner, which they cannot catch up due to instant torque
jing jing walauntat walauntits pas je yg terkesan
Fuel tax for diesel, RON95 & RON97 30% better?