Fuel Price By Car Size & ePetrol
On 8th January 2010, the Straits Times (Singapore) reported that the Government is launching a pricing mechanism for petrol stations to ensure that only those from eligible groups would be able to purchase petrol at subsidised rates. This mechanism will be launched on 1st May 2010. Those not identified as lower-income groups, and foreigners, will have to purchase petrol at full rates. For example, Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that foreigners and persons from higher income groups will be charged RM2.10 a liter of RON 95 petrol. (Ref: The Straits Times, 8th Jan. 2010. Fuel Price By Car Size .) The report from the Straits Times appears to summarize an article in The Star (Malaysia). (Ref: The Star, 8th Jan. 2010. Fuel Price By Car Size .) The Star reported on 8th January 2010 that: The unsubsidized rate of RON 95 is RM2.10 per liter. The present rate of RON 95 is RM1.80 per liter, representing a subsidy of RM0.30 per liter. Datuk Seri I...