Malaysia Fuel Prices Today — Gasoline RM 3.598/L, Diesel RM 4.447/L (August 2026)
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Malaysia Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-08-26
Retail Pump Prices — Malaysia USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter MYR / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $0.890 RM 3.598 -41.3%
🚛 Diesel $1.100 RM 4.447 -27.4%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.054 RM 0.218
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.140 RM 0.566
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) $0.029 RM 0.117
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) $0.033 RM 0.133
💧 Kerosene N/A
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Malaysia Today

A 40-litre fill-up in Malaysia comes to roughly RM 144 right now. In working time on an average salary: 9.0 minutes a litre, 6.0 hours a tankful.

Diesel Price in Malaysia

In Malaysia diesel costs RM 4.447/L, putting it 23.6% above petrol. Measured over 22 Asia markets diesel runs 1.4% above petrol on average, leaving this gap wider.

How Malaysia Compares Globally

Drivers in Malaysia pay RM 3.598/L per litre ($0.890), 41.3% below the global figure of $1.516. That places Malaysia 24th from the bottom among 133 tracked countries, and 3rd cheapest of the 22 in Asia. It sits 36.7% below what Asia typically charges. Vietnam is the closest cheaper neighbour (1.1% less) and Indonesia the closest dearer one (4.5% more).

Historical Price Trend

The 3-month direction for Malaysia is downward: gasoline moved from $0.970 to $0.890, a fall of 8.2%. Records covering 34 weeks put the floor at $0.830 and the ceiling at $1.030, the latter on 31 May 2026. Diesel tracked alongside, fell 9.8%. Trough to peak — 5 July to 31 May — the move was 24.1%. Against where 2026 opened, petrol now sits 9.1% lower. Electricity for households fell 3.6% in parallel, standing at RM 0.218 per kWh. Natural gas fell 3.3%.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
9.0
minutes of work per liter
74.6%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
5.97
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $1,050 USD. Gasoline price: $0.890/L.
About Fuel Prices in Malaysia

As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Malaysia is $0.890 per liter, and diesel costs $1.100 per liter. Malaysia’s gasoline price is 41.3% below the global average of $1.516 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.054 per kWh.


Malaysia is an oil-producing country where the government subsidizes fuel prices, keeping retail costs well below international market levels. Domestic energy policy prioritizes affordability, directly reflected in pump prices.


Based on an average monthly wage of $1,050 USD, a worker in Malaysia needs approximately 9.0 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 74.6% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Of the 22 Asia markets DailyFuels tracks, gasoline is cheapest in Kazakhstan at $0.698 and dearest in Hong Kong at $4.170 — a spread of 497.4%.


The numbers come from government energy agencies and verified international providers, and are revised weekly. Local currency amounts (MYR / RM) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
The 2026-08-26 survey puts petrol in Malaysia at $0.890 a litre, 41.3% below the $1.516/L world average.
Malaysia is an oil-producing country where the government subsidizes fuel prices, keeping retail costs well below international market levels. Domestic energy policy prioritizes affordability, directly reflected in pump prices.
Prices for Malaysia are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Natural Gas, Natural Gas (Business) make up the Malaysia coverage on DailyFuels, priced in USD per litre and per kWh for power.
Malaysia gasoline is priced at $0.890/L versus a global average of $1.516/L — a difference of 41.3% (below). Explore the Rankings page to see Malaysia's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $92.63 /bbl $0.703 /L $0.890 +26.6%
🛢 WTI Crude $85.57 /bbl $0.658 /L $0.890 +35.3%
🔥 Natural Gas $2.82 /MMBtu $0.125 /m³ $0.029 -76.8%
⚡ Lithium ETF $77.03 /share indirect $0.054
☢ Uranium ETF $45.69 /share indirect $0.054
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude +10.6% +0%
0%
🛢 WTI Crude +6.5% +0%
0%
🔥 Natural Gas +1.3% +0%
0%
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