KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18: The retail prices of fuel for RON97, RON95 and diesel were reduced for the period of Sept 19 to 25 this year.
According to a press statement from the Finance Ministry, the fuel prices for RON97 and RON95 for the period of Sept 19 to 25 will be adjusted downward by three sen a litre while the price for diesel will be reduced by five sen a litre.
It said the weekly setting of the retail price for petroleum products for the period of Sept 19 to 25 follows the automatic pricing mechanism (APM).
Hence, the ministry said the retail price for RON97, RON95 and diesel were decreased to reflect the changes.
It revealed that the price for RON97 will be reduced by three sen to RM1.93 per litre while the price for RON95 will be adjusted downward by three sen to RM1.63 a litre.
The Finance Ministry added diesel price for Sept 19 to 25 will be dropped by five sen to RM1.67 a litre.
It asserted that the federal government is closely monitoring the effect of the changes in crude oil price and taking appropriate measures to ensure that the welfare of the people are taken care of. —DayakDaily
