KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Shell Malaysia is working to restore fuel supply at its petrol stations nationwide amid reports that some places have run out of fuel.

The oil-and-gas giant said it is focusing on maintaining steady supply across its retail network following last week's diesel price hike.

"We are closely monitoring what is a very dynamic situation and are prioritising efforts to support fuel supply continuity within our retail network, in line with the government's recent announcement," Shell Malaysia was quoted as saying by The Edge this evening.

It added there may be short periods when demand rises, affecting availability at certain stations.

The statement comes after social media posts about fuel shortages in Penang, sparki...