Subsidised RON95 Still Widely Sold In Thailand
-to-detect-paint-flaws-on-the-cars-it-assembles-at-its-facilities-in-the-United-States.-(1)-full_normal.jpg)
Photo: Bernama.
Bernama reports that despite a report claiming less activity than previously, sales of subsidized RON95 gasoline smuggled from Malaysia are still going strong along the border with Thailand, specifically in the towns of Danok and Sadao.
According to the news publication, the fuel was being sold at least eight locations along the 13km stretch from the border town of Danok to Sadao. The fuel was priced between 30 baht (RM3.89) and 35 baht (RM4.53) per bottle, which is less than the retail price of petrol at Thai petrol stations, which is 35.45 baht (RM4.59) per litre.

Photo: Sinar Daily.
Diesel used to be more in demand than petrol, but many Thai citizens who were making large profits from selling diesel that was smuggled from Malaysia underwent financial hardship as a result of the Malaysian government's subsidy targeting measures, according to a seller who was interviewed by Bernama.
“Previously, the demand for Malaysian diesel was higher than petrol, but after the price of diesel was floated in Malaysia, fewer sellers deal in diesel because the profit margin is now much smaller compared with before.

Photo: Bernama.
“There used to be many diesel sellers but now most of them have stopped. Those still in business mostly sell petrol, and very few sell diesel,” he said.
Roadside vendors offered smuggled diesel at a lower cost of RM3.80 to RM4 per litre, compared to the RM4.30 per litre that petrol stations in Thailand charged, according to Sinar Daily.

June of this year saw Malaysia remove its diesel subsidies in an effort to strengthen government coffers and reduce fuel smuggling. Without government funding, diesel prices have increased from 2.15 ringgit to 3.35 ringgit per litre.
There have also been reports of smuggling in Malaysian states that border Singapore and Indonesia, where fuel prices are significantly higher.
Gallery
Written By
Anis
Previously in banking and e commerce before she realized nothing makes her happier than a revving engine and gleaming tyres........
JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VRM4683
SELANGOR
BST2036
JOHOR
JD589J
PULAU PINANG
PSF532
PERAK
APK9278
PAHANG
CFH5328
KEDAH
KGH7083
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEL5611
KOTA KINABALU
SJT6741
KUCHING
QAB4464P
Last updated 26 Aug, 2026
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 3.97
+1.38
RON 97
RM 4.90
+1.75
RON 100
RM 7.20
+2.20
VPR
RM 8.23
+2.00
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 5.12
+2.08
EURO 5 B7
RM 5.32
+2.08
Last updated 30 Apr, 2026
Related News
Nearly 600 Vehicles Repeatedly Filling Up On Petrol Daily Near Thai Border
KPDN has detected 580 vehicles filling up multiple times per day at petrol stations near Thai border since Sept 25.
24-10-2024
Workshop Busted For Diesel Smuggling, 36,000L Seized Worth RM293,000
Perak KPDN’s midnight raid in Simpang uncovered a workshop hoarding RM293,000 worth of black-market diesel.
18-08-2025
Thai Woman Nabbed in Kedah Over Diesel Smuggling Attempt
A woman from Thailand was caught in Kedah using a modified pickup and fake plates to smuggle subsidised diesel.
18-08-2025
RM90,000 Worth Of Smuggled Diesel Seized At Bukit Kayu Hitam
A joint AKPS and JPJ operation at Bukit Kayu Hitam seized nearly RM90,000 worth of smuggled diesel.
26-06-2025
Diesel Subsidy Removal Brings Down Smuggling Volume By 87%
Diesel smuggling cases have dropped by 87% since the removal of the diesel subsidy.
04-07-2024
Fewer Foreign Vehicles Refuelling With Diesel at Border Stations Now
Diesel subsidy rationalisation sees fewer foreign vehicles refuelling with diesel near the border now.
24-06-2024
Report: Smugglers Prefer RON95 Over Diesel Now
Smugglers have switched to smuggling more RON95 instead of diesel, says KPDN Minister Datuk Armizan.
07-06-2024
70,000 Litres Of Subsidised Diesel Worth RM150K Seized In Johor
Johor KPDN seized RM150,500 worth of subsidised diesel at a collecting and transit storage facility.
27-05-2024
Latest News
Do You REALLY Have To Give Way To Every Siren? What Experts Say About VIP Convoys vs. Emergencies
Do you legally have to give way to VIP convoys in Malaysia? Here is what traffic laws and safety experts say about sirens, outriders, and RM10k fines.
26-08-2026
"Can I Pass My Diesel Quota To My Family?" — 3 Big Changes Coming To Malaysia’s Diesel Subsidy System
KPDN & MOF to launch 3 diesel subsidy updates in less than a month, covering family quota transfers, sambung bayar eligibility, and easier applications.
24-08-2026
Hannah Yeoh & Amirudin Shari Unveil 5 Emergency Steps To Fix Klang Valley Floods Before Budget 2027
Hannah Yeoh & Amirudin Shari unveil a 5-step Klang Valley flood mitigation plan covering dam reviews, retention ponds, and river desilting before Budget 2027.
24-08-2026
Mat Rempit Shut Down Linkedua Highway Near JPO So They Could Race — Grown Men Aged Up To 45 Arrested
PDRM arrests 8 men aged 26 to 45 after a viral video over the weekend showed street racers shutting down the Linkedua Highway near JPO in Johor for a race.
24-08-2026
Cycle & Carriage Sells Its Malaysia & Singapore Business To Indonesian Billionaire For RM868 Million
Jardine Cycle & Carriage sells its Malaysia & Singapore car business for RM868 million to Indonesia's Chandra Asri. Here is what it means for car owners!
21-08-2026
Do Government Vehicles With Sirens Have The Right To Run Red Lights In Malaysia? Here's What Cops Say
Do emergency warning lights give vehicles carte blanche to run red lights in Malaysia? Bukit Aman clarifies traffic laws following a fatal KL crash.
21-08-2026
Immigration Driver Pleads Not Guilty After Running Red Light & Killing Father And Two Daughters
Immigration driver Mohd Akbar Zainol pleads not guilty to 5 charges after running a red light in KL, hitting a car, and killing 3 pedestrians.
20-08-2026
PDRM Is Spending RM8 Million On Silent E-Bikes For Border Patrols: Here’s What They Can Do
PDRM receives 375 silent tactical e-bikes worth RM8M! Discover how the 850Nm torque Jebatt F29 will stop border smuggling.
20-08-2026
Show More
trending_flat
