PETALING JAYA: PETRONAS is actively exploring alternative sources of gas and fuel if the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz persists, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transfor­mation Minister, said the national oil company was studying how other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, were coping. “PETRONAS is studying alternative sources in case gas or oil shipments cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict. “They are prepared with alternative energy sources, and so far, Malaysia remains better prepared, with supply levels still stable,” he told reporters after attending an event organised by local leaders of Petra Jaya yesterday. Sabah and Sarawak also have it (diesel ­subsidies),” he said.

Source: The Star March 23, 2026 00:54 UTC