ASEAN fuel price comparison
Malaysia vs ASEAN Fuel Prices: Petrol RM 4.67
For 8–14 Oct 2026, Malaysia's RON95 market price is RM 4.67 per litre, ranking 4th of 10 ASEAN countries from cheapest. Brunei is the cheapest at RM 1.70 and Singapore the most expensive at RM 10.07. Eligible Malaysians pay RM 1.99 with BUDI 95, which is cheaper than every country on the list except Brunei.
Petrol prices in ASEAN (RM/litre, cheapest first)
| Country | Per litre | vs Malaysia market | vs BUDI 95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | RM 1.70 | −64% | −15% |
| Saudi Arabia (non-ASEAN, for reference) | RM 2.53 | −46% | +27% |
| Indonesia | RM 4.36 | −7% | +119% |
| Vietnam | RM 4.38 | −6% | +120% |
| MalaysiaRON95 market price | RM 4.67 | — | +135% |
| Philippines | RM 5.96 | +28% | +199% |
| Myanmar | RM 5.97 | +28% | +200% |
| Thailand | RM 5.98 | +28% | +201% |
| Cambodia | RM 6.65 | +42% | +234% |
| Laos | RM 7.90 | +69% | +297% |
| Singapore | RM 10.07 | +116% | +406% |
Other countries show the national average petrol price, converted to ringgit by KPDN from globalpetrolprices.com, as of 1 Oct 2026. Malaysia shows the official weekly RON95 market price (8–14 Oct 2026). The dates differ and exchange rates move, so treat the comparison as a guide.
Why do prices differ so much?
- Singapore: petrol carries a high fuel excise duty and there is no fuel subsidy, so it is consistently among the most expensive in the region.
- Brunei: an oil producer whose government has long subsidised and fixed retail fuel prices, keeping them among the lowest in the region.
- Malaysia: RON95 follows a weekly market price, but eligible citizens fill up at RM 1.99 with BUDI 95, well below what most neighbours pay.
Malaysia vs Singapore
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Frequently asked questions
Which ASEAN country has the cheapest petrol?
Brunei, at about RM 1.70 per litre (country average converted to ringgit, as of 1 Oct 2026). The most expensive is Singapore at RM 10.07.
Is petrol in Malaysia cheap compared with its neighbours?
At the RON95 market price of RM 4.67 (8–14 Oct 2026), Malaysia ranks 4th of 10 ASEAN countries from cheapest, behind Brunei, Indonesia and Vietnam. With BUDI 95 at RM 1.99, eligible Malaysians pay less than every country on the list except Brunei.
How much is petrol in Singapore in ringgit?
About RM 10.07 per litre (country average, as of 1 Oct 2026), which is 116% above Malaysia's RON95 market price of RM 4.67 and 406% above BUDI 95 at RM 1.99.
Why are these prices different from what I see at the pump abroad?
Other countries' figures are national average petrol prices from globalpetrolprices.com, converted to ringgit by KPDN. Actual pump prices vary by grade, brand and exchange rate on the day.
Related pages
- Malaysia fuel prices this week
- Diesel price today
- Fuel price archive since 2017
- Malaysia vs Singapore fuel prices
Sources: KPDN weekly "Petrol and diesel prices in selected countries" chart (citing globalpetrolprices.com); Ministry of Finance Malaysia weekly price announcement.