Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, many countries, including Malaysia, are working to conserve their fuel supply and prevent it from being misused by certain parties.
Unfortunately, instances of leakages continue to occur in the form of foreign-registered cars refuelling using RON95, which is heavily subsidised by the government and reserved for Malaysians only.
Caught using RON95
In a post shared to the Facebook group Complaint Singapore yesterday (Mar 26), it showed a man using the yellow nozzle at an undisclosed petrol station in Malaysia.
A Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sticker is also seen being displayed at the top left-hand corner of the Singapore-registered car’s rear windshield, suggesting that the man worked as an e-hailing driver.
His actions undoubtedly left the OP feeling vexed, who wrote in the caption: “Don’t repeat it again, just once, okay?”
Responses
The post triggered a range of reactions from netizens, with some ranging from mockery to anger.
One called the man “a regular thief” who was using RON95 fuel illegally.
Another remarked that no one would be bothered by foreign-registered cars using RON95 since petrol stations themselves weren’t bothered by it either.
Meanwhile, one commented that the man was probably taking advantage of the low prices before it surges again.
Another asked why Singaporeans often purchase cars if they couldn’t afford to pay for petrol, to which a netizen responded by saying it was their way of fully utilising every bit of their money.
Previously, petrol station operators would be held liable if foreign-registered cars use RON95, but starting April 1, the law will be extended to owners and drivers of such cars:
Owners, Drivers Of Foreign-Registered Vehicles Will Be Punished If Caught Pumping RON95 Starting Apr 1