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BUDI95 and petrol prices for foreigners in Malaysia

By Covered Abroad Research Desk · Last verified July 2026

BUDI95 is Malaysia's targeted petrol subsidy: since 30 September 2025, Malaysian citizens with an active driving licence buy RON95 at RM1.99 a litre, up to 300 litres a month. It's for citizens only, so foreigners pay the unsubsidised RON95 price — set at RM2.60 a litre when BUDI95 launched, and reviewed weekly by the Ministry of Finance.

How BUDI95 works

The Ministry of Finance announced BUDI95 — BUDI MADANI RON95 — in September 2025. To qualify, you must be:

a Malaysian citizen
aged 16 or over
holding an active driving licence
holding a working MyKad, the national identity card

Eligible citizens pay RM1.99 a litre for RON95, with a monthly quota of 300 litres, verified at the pump with their MyKad or through supported apps.

Sources: Ministry of Finance Malaysia — BUDI95 media statement, 22 September 2025; Ministry of Finance Malaysia — unsubsidised RON95 retail price, 29 September 2025; both read 8 October 2026.

What foreigners pay

Because BUDI95 is limited to citizens, foreign residents pay the unsubsidised RON95 price at the pump. The Ministry of Finance set that price at RM2.60 a litre when BUDI95 launched, with RON97 at RM3.21 at the same time.

Those figures don't stay fixed. The Ministry says retail fuel prices are set weekly under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism, and it publishes each week's prices — so check the latest announcement for today's rate.

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Budgeting for fuel as a newcomer

For a household budget, the practical point is simple: plan on the unsubsidised price, not the RM1.99 you'll see quoted for Malaysians. The subsidised price is tied to an eligible citizen's MyKad verification.

If you live in Kuala Lumpur or Penang, public transport can cut the fuel bill altogether — a Touch 'n Go card covers trains and buses, and the ETS links the west coast cities.

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Common questions

Can foreigners get BUDI95?

No. The Ministry of Finance says BUDI95 is for Malaysian citizens aged 16 and over with an active driving licence and a working MyKad.

How much is RON95 for foreigners in Malaysia?

Foreigners pay the unsubsidised price, set at RM2.60 a litre when BUDI95 launched. Prices are reviewed weekly, so check the Ministry of Finance's latest announcement.

What is the BUDI95 monthly quota?

300 litres a month at RM1.99 a litre, for eligible Malaysian citizens.

When did BUDI95 start?

For the general public, on 30 September 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance.