KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Vice President Datuk Junz Wong has urged both the Federal and Sabah governments to take pre-emptive measures before sharp diesel price increases in Peninsular Malaysia begin affecting the State’s economy.
“Although Sabah’s regulated diesel price remains at RM2.15 per litre, the downstream effects of the Peninsula’s fuel cost surge are already beginning to strain national supply chains, with consequences for consumers here a matter of when, not if,” said the Tanjung Aru Assemblyman in a recent statement.
He said businesses in Peninsular Malaysia have reported monthly diesel expenditure increases of up to RM100,000, with industry groups warning of potential price hikes of as much as 50 per cent on essential goods, as well as the possibility of some operators shutting down.
“Sabah must not wait until the crisis hits our shores. When diesel prices spike, transport costs surge, supply chains tighten, and ultimately, ordinary consumers bear the brunt,” he said.
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