MyFuelCost
How diesel pricing works in Malaysia
Since the middle of 2024, diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has been sold at a managed float price rather than a fixed government rate. Each week the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) sets the retail ceiling based on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) benchmark plus a fixed margin for distribution and retail. This is why the pump price you see here can move up or down every Thursday — it tracks the global price of refined diesel rather than a politically fixed number.
Peninsular vs East Malaysia diesel
Diesel is one of the few fuels with a genuine regional split. In Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, diesel remains subsidised at a lower fixed price to protect the cost of goods and transport across East Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, the floating market price applies to most motorists, while eligible groups can still receive targeted assistance. The price card above shows both the Peninsular and East Malaysia figures whenever the data is available.
Subsidised vs unsubsidised diesel
Two government schemes keep diesel affordable for the people who need it most:
- BUDI MADANI — cash assistance paid directly to eligible individual diesel-vehicle owners, instead of subsidising the fuel at the pump.
- SKDS (Subsidised Diesel Control System) — fleet cards for logistics operators and selected commercial vehicles that keep their diesel at a controlled price.
Most private cars, SUVs and companies outside these schemes pay the unsubsidised market price shown on this page. If you drive a diesel pickup or SUV for personal use, this is almost certainly the rate that applies to you.
B7, B10 and B20 — what the labels mean
Malaysian diesel is blended with palm-based biodiesel. B7 contains 7% biodiesel and is the grade recommended for newer common-rail and Euro 5 engines; B10 and B20 contain higher biodiesel content and are typically used by older or commercial vehicles. B7 generally sits about RM0.20 above the B10 price. Always check your owner's manual for the highest biodiesel blend your engine is approved to use.
How to estimate your diesel cost
A diesel SUV averaging around 7 L/100km on a 350 km trip will burn roughly 24–25 litres of fuel. Multiply that by the current price above and you have your one-way cost. Rather than doing the maths by hand, enter your route and vehicle into our trip cost calculator — it applies the live diesel price automatically and adjusts for real-world driving conditions.