GEORGE TOWN, June 29 – The government has yet to make any decision on the need to rationalise the RON95 petrol subsidy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli’s recent statements primarily focused on targeted diesel subsidies, which the government is studying for implementation effectiveness, adding that if any members of the public feel affected, they can appeal for subsidy assistance.
“I read Rafizi’s text; he mentioned that we are focusing on diesel, which needs careful consideration for its implementation and if anyone feels they have been affected, they should submit their appeal,” he told reporters after officiating the Penang Inland Revenue Board (IRB) building on Saturday.
He was responding to Rafizi’s statement during an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, on Thursday. Rafizi had jokingly mentioned a ‘petrol surprise’ following the bulk diesel subsidy abolition.
