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Anwar said that although global oil prices are reported to be rising, the situation in the country remains under control, with the RON95 price kept low. – Bernama photo
PUTRAJAYA (March 9): The government will do its utmost to maintain the price of RON95 at RM1.99 per litre so that it does not burden the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Finance Minister said that although global oil prices are reported to be rising, the situation in the country remains under control, with the RON95 price kept low.
“Oil prices today — Brent crude is already at USD100 per barrel.
“We are still maintaining RM1.99 for Budi 95, and we will do our utmost to ensure it does not burden the people,” he said when speaking at a gathering with staff of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) here today.
Also present were Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
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