In a statement, Petronas Dagangan said the delivery charges had been revised in line with the market rate, from RM3.20 for 12kg and 14kg cylinders previously to RM8.20 for 12kg cylinders and RM8.40 for 14kg cylinders.

“The price for self-pickup at authorised Gas Petronas dealers and retail shops remains as per the government’s regulated price of RM22.80 for 12kg cylinders and RM26.60 for 14kg cylinders,” it said.

The GPHD website lists current pricing at RM25.80 for 12kg cylinders and RM29.80 for 14kg cylinders in the central region. Prices in the south eastern and northern regions meanwhile are RM25.20 for 12kg cylinders and RM29 for 14kg cylinders.

The domestic trade and consumer affairs ministry is expected to make a statement on the matter later today.