GEORGE TOWN: Farmers and businesses that do not qualify for subsidised diesel are reeling from the 25.6% hike in diesel caused by supply disruptions in the Gulf countries. Malaysia’s fuel prices are updated every Wednesday evening and diesel went from RM3.12 per litre to RM3.92. As for transporters, Association of Malaysian Hauliers secretary Mohd Azuan Masud said those who qualify for the Subsidised Diesel Control System continued to get their monthly subsidised diesel quotas. But fish farmers are bracing for hikes in the price of fish feed. “Such a sharp rise in diesel price will definitely affect fish feed prices.

Source: The Star March 14, 2026 02:26 UTC