While the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol monthly quota remains temporarily capped at 200 litres since it was adjusted in April, PKR Youth has called on the government to increase it back to its previous level when the economic situation allows it.
The suggestion was made by PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, who proposed that the monthly Budi95 quota be restored to its 300-litre limit should the government’s fiscal position continue to improve, the New Straits Times reports.
“If global oil price pressures ease, the country’s fiscal position continues to strengthen and government revenue provides greater room, we propose that the Budi95 subsidy ceiling be reviewed and restored to at least 300 litres a month,” he said.
He said an additional allocation of up to 350 litres a month could also be considered for groups with greater operational and mobility needs, subject to clear eligibility criteria and data verification.
Kamil said that the proposal did not mean subsidies should be provided without limits or that the government should abandon fiscal discipline. Instead, he said the subsidy mechanism should be made more responsive to changing economic conditions and the needs of the people.
Back in April, finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that the decision to lower the Budi95 quota was based on data analysis and a comprehensive assessment of the implications. It was indicated that on average, the majority of users in Malaysia consume around 100 litres of RON 95 per month.
Last month, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that the quota cut was made after considering actual consumption patterns, while balancing fuel supply security with the need to maintain targeted assistance for the rakyat. He also said that government spending on petrol and diesel fuel subsidies could approach RM40 billion this year if current market prices for oil persist.
Fully agreed. Restores 300L quota now. 200L not enough for my twin turbo myvi AMG edition
Fully agreed. Our G16E-GTS Bezza Gazoo Racing burns more than 300 liters/m budi95
Tongkst after tongkat
Why 300 only? Not 400+
Sembang politikus apa pun boleh terbang
Correct. PKR becoming more irrelevant as their politikus are mostly rakyat helang pretending they understand rakyat marhaen hardships from their Tower of Sauron.
This is what happens when politicians never learn basic maths or critical thinking. If the actual average consumption is below 200litres, increasing to quota to 300litres is not going to miraculously help people. Only the very small percentage that use more than 200litres would benefit.
Correct. Rakyat marhaen not asking to raise quota, rakyat are DEMANDING PH gomen to fulfill their promise of RM 1.50/l petrol. No tongkat needed just tunaikan janji NOW!
Memang tak cukup for my big ass Alphard. Jangan segan, ask all the way to 800 L.
They’re talking as if the government have no other things to do with the money other than to subsidize more waste and market distortions. The reason why we are so energy dependent on foreign oil is that we are not self sufficient despite having oil reserves of our own. Fuel too cheap, and we just waste it keeping our cars running. Public transport underfunded and yet nobody talks about that. Subsidized fuel bringing more cars on the road, we get more traffic jams, and use more fuel. The cycle of waste just compound on each other. Why not use the “savings” to funnel capital into more alternative green tech? Apparently the MITI minister is very fond of China’s development using subsidies. China grew to become the center of global supply chains because their subsidies go to productive development and not simply maintaining status quo. Only productivity can pull people out of low income issues. Solve actual problems please instead of asking for more handouts.
we should reduce dependence on subsidy over time. think long term not short term. we have come this far even when the world over is paying extra for fuels which is way way more than us. i totally agree with Air, it is better to utilize the subsidy saving into other developmental area such improvement to public transports and subsidizing agricultural production is even better to improve our food security.
Come On… Economy Better, change your dinosaur fuel guzzler to Fuel efficient cars lah. Dont expect Rakyat hard earned money to fuel your selfish desire to drive dinosaur fuel guezzler. There is s lot of economy Perodua Cars and Proton Saga to consider.
save the money, provide more to the really in need.
Will it improves the livelihood of the people? No. It just allow more Honda reput to go back hometown more or healing spot with maggi. Menyemak highway je.
time to score some brownie points after Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan losses.
apa backward sangat PKR youth ni
MY should move away from fossil fuel dependency, dia pi tambah dose RON95 buat rakyat ketagih