The price of RON95 is also unchanged and will continue to retail at RM2.05 per litre. The price of diesel, too, remains at RM2.15 a litre.

These prices will remain effective until September 7.

The ministry said the government would continue to monitor trends in global crude oil prices and take appropriate measures to ensure the continued welfare and well-being of the people.

“To protect the consumers from the global oil price increase, the government will maintain the ceiling price of RON95 at RM2.05 per litre and diesel at RM2.15 per litre, even though the market price for RON95 and diesel has increased beyond the current ceiling price, as seen in the retail price of RON97 petrol which is set according to the market price,” it said in a statement.