KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at RM3.47, RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre respectively for the Jan 25 to 31 period.

       The Finance Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 24), said the prices were fixed based on the weekly retail prices of petroleum products, under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM).

       "To protect the consumers from the increase of global oil price, 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 both products has increased beyond the current ceiling price," it said.

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