The Malaysian government announced the restoration of Budi Madani fuel quotas for RON95 petrol and diesel on August 30, 2026, during the National Day Amanat Perdana address by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) [1, 2, 3].

The RON95 petrol quota increased from 200 litres to 300 litres per month, while the diesel quota was raised from 300 litres to 400 litres monthly [1, 2, 3]. Eligible owners of private diesel pickup trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles can apply for the additional 100 litres, bringing their total diesel quota to 400 litres [1, 2, 3].

The restoration responds to earlier temporary quota reductions that began on April 1, 2026, due to high global oil prices amid Middle East conflicts, which raised the monthly fuel subsidy bill to about RM4 billion, with Brent crude near USD 100 per barrel [1].

Fuel subsidy prices remain at RM1.99 per litre for RON95 petrol and RM2.10 for subsidised diesel [1]. The government said the quota restoration aims to target subsidies to eligible Malaysians and to combat leakage, smuggling, and misuse [1, 2, 3].

The effective date of the quota restoration differs by source. One source says the changes take effect automatically on September 1, 2026 [1]. Two others state the restoration began on August 31, 2026, the day after the announcement [2, 3].

Private sector workers and traders welcomed the quota increases, saying it eased cost pressures. Furzani Ahmad, a private sector worker, said, "For me, with this BUDI 95, I can save a little on my monthly expenses... 300 litres is enough for a month, and sometimes there could even be surplus" [2]. Another worker, Darwisy Khairudin, noted that the quota reinstatement was "really good" given the uncertainty of fuel needs with outside assignments [2]. Fruit stall operator Abdul Manan said the diesel increase "provides relief to our working capital so that the selling price does not need to be raised" [2].

The quota restoration follows Prime Minister Anwar's March 26 announcement of temporary fuel quota cuts due to rising global oil prices, underscoring efforts to manage subsidy costs while supporting eligible users [1].

The government will continue monitoring quota usage and subsidy distribution to ensure compliance. The final effective date of the restored fuel quotas will be clarified by authorities in coming days.