PUTRAJAYA, June 22 -- The government will roll out a new MyKad-based diesel subsidy system from July 1, allowing eligible Malaysians to buy diesel at RM2.10 per litre while moving all diesel prices to market rates nationwide.

The move marks the biggest change to the Budi Diesel programme since targeted diesel subsidies were introduced in June 2024, replacing monthly cash assistance for individual recipients with direct fuel subsidies at the pump.

Here's what motorists need to know.

What is changing?

Beginning July 1, diesel will be sold at unsubsidised prices nationwide.

However, eligible Malaysians who own diesel vehicles will be able to purchase subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre by verifying their identity using their MyKad at ...