PADAWAN: Malaysians can rest assured that the nation’s fuel supply remains sufficient despite mounting pressures from the global energy crisis.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that while overall supply levels are adequate, the government is taking proactive measures to safeguard distribution channels and prevent leakages.
“Overall, the government is ensuring that fuel supply remains sufficient. However, to guarantee continuity, stability and security, we must ensure there are no disruptions or leakages in the supply chain,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters at the ‘Sentuhan Kasih’ programme at Kampung Bratan yesterday (Apr 13).
Armizan highlighted that the ongoing global energy crisis, exacerbated by conflicts in West Asia, has intensified competition for fuel supplies worldwide.
Some countries struggling to secure adequate supply may seek fuel “at any cost”, creating risks of diversion from Malaysian sources.
“Even if supply is adequate, leakages within the distribution system can still create shortages.
“That is why we must prevent leakages to ensure that the supply we receive reaches the intended groups,” he explained.
To strengthen enforcement, the ministry is working closely with the Joint Task Force (JTPAP) to monitor distribution and curb any irregularities in the supply chain.
Addressing recent reports of fuel shortages in certain areas, Armizan clarified that these were isolated logistical issues rather than supply deficits.
Incidents in Malaya and Sabah were attributed to delays in delivery to ports, depots, and petrol stations.
“The supply is there, but there have been logistical challenges. These were isolated incidents and were resolved promptly,” he assured.
He also revealed that the government is preparing to introduce consumption quotas for subsidised fuel, which will be based on actual usage data to ensure efficient distribution.
Armizan encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any fuel shortages or stock outages through KPDN’s official complaint channels.
He assured that the ministry will work closely with oil companies and distributors to ensure timely delivery to affected areas.
“Every day, if our community has information about oil companies that face shortage of supplies, we can report it to the KPDN platform.
“We will work together with the oil companies to ensure that the supplies can be delivered to the people,” he said.
