Malaysian Fuel Prices Rise July 16-22 2026

Malaysian Fuel Prices for July 16–22, 2026: Diesel and RON95 Increase

The Malaysian fuel price update for the week of 16 to 22 July 2026, published by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and reported by Paul Tan’s Automotive News, sets the new retail prices for RON95 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia. Diesel rises by 10 sen to RM4.07 per litre, and RON95 increases by 5 sen to RM3.42 per litre. This weekly adjustment, based on the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), directly affects the transportation costs of Malaysian motorists, particularly those using diesel for commercial logistics and RON95 for private vehicles.

“According to the weekly fuel price update from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, diesel will increase by 10 sen to RM4.07 per litre, while RON95 will rise by 5 sen to RM3.42 per litre for the period of July 16 to 22, 2026.”

— Paul Tan’s Automotive News, 15 July 2026

Key Facts

What Are the New Fuel Prices in Malaysia for July 16–22, 2026?

For the week of 16 to 22 July 2026, the retail price of RON95 petrol in Peninsular Malaysia is RM3.42 per litre, and diesel is RM4.07 per litre. These prices represent an increase of 5 sen and 10 sen respectively from the previous week. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living sets these rates weekly under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism, which adjusts based on global crude oil prices and the ringgit exchange rate.

The new RON95 price of RM3.42 per litre and diesel price of RM4.07 per litre apply in Peninsular Malaysia from 16 to 22 July 2026.

How Much Did Diesel Increase in Malaysia This Week?

Diesel increased by 10 sen per litre, from RM3.97 to RM4.07, for the period of 16 to 22 July 2026. This is the largest single-week increase reported in the source material. The price applies to B10 and B7 biodiesel blends sold at all retail stations in Peninsular Malaysia. Commercial vehicle operators and logistics companies are most affected by this change, as diesel is the primary fuel for heavy transport.

Diesel rose by 10 sen to RM4.07 per litre, the highest weekly increase among the fuels reported.

Why Are Fuel Prices Changing Weekly in Malaysia?

Malaysia’s fuel prices are reviewed every Wednesday and take effect on Thursday under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) managed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. The APM uses the previous month’s average global crude oil price (Brent) and the ringgit exchange rate to calculate the retail ceiling price. The government also subsidises RON95 and diesel to keep prices below market rates, but the weekly adjustment reflects changes in global costs.

The weekly fuel price adjustment in Malaysia is driven by the Automatic Pricing Mechanism, which tracks global crude oil prices and the ringgit exchange rate.

Who Is Affected by These Fuel Price Changes in Malaysia?

These price increases affect all Malaysian motorists in Peninsular Malaysia who use RON95 petrol or diesel. RON95 is the most common fuel for private cars, motorcycles, and many taxis, while diesel is used by buses, lorries, and commercial fleets. Urban residents in Kuala Lumpur condominiums and suburban landed properties alike face higher commuting costs. The 5-sen rise in RON95 adds approximately RM2.50 to a full 50-litre tank, and the 10-sen diesel increase adds RM5.00 to a 50-litre tank. For logistics companies operating multiple vehicles, the cumulative impact is significant.

Private car owners using RON95 and commercial diesel users in Peninsular Malaysia are directly impacted by the 5-sen and 10-sen increases respectively.

Common Questions

What is the new price of RON95 in Malaysia for July 16–22, 2026?

RON95 petrol is priced at RM3.42 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia for the week of 16 to 22 July 2026, an increase of 5 sen from the previous week.

How much did diesel increase this week?

Diesel increased by 10 sen per litre, from RM3.97 to RM4.07, for the period of 16 to 22 July 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia.

Are these fuel prices applicable in Sabah and Sarawak?

The source material only provides prices for Peninsular Malaysia. Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan typically have different retail prices due to separate subsidy and logistics arrangements, but those were not included in this update.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on the weekly fuel price announcement published by Paul Tan’s Automotive News on 15 July 2026, which cites the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) as the primary source. The original article is available at paultan.org. All prices are in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and apply to Peninsular Malaysia only. No currency conversion was necessary. This article was last updated on 15 July 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against the official KPDN announcement as reported by Paul Tan.