Malaysia’s fuel supply remains stable amid isolated shortages, PDAM

SHAH ALAM - Malaysia’s fuel supply remains sufficient at the national level, with temporary shortages at selected petrol stations attributed to demand spikes and routine logistical flow.

Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) president Datuk Khairul Annuar Abdul Aziz said the country’s fuel supply situation remains under control, despite public concerns circulating on social media over shortages at certain petrol stations.

“Based on current information, the national fuel supply is stable, as indicated by the government.

“There is no indication of a nationwide fuel shortage at this time,” he said in an interview with Sinar Daily.

However, he acknowledged public concerns over fuel shortages at certain petrol stations.

He clarified that this is not due to a national supply shortage, but rather issues within the distribution process, including depot management and tanker logistics.

“‘Each oil company is responsible for its own inventory planning and delivery schedules.

“Temporary shortages may occur in certain locations due to sudden spikes in demand, particularly when nearby stations experience out of stock.

“This may result in a short-term ‘spillover effect’ to neighbouring stations,” he said.

According to Khairul, such situations are typically localised and temporary, and are usually resolved once fuel tanker deliveries are completed and station inventories are replenished.

He added that fuel distribution, especially in rural and interior areas, is subject to logistical constraints and scheduled delivery cycles, while emphasising that the overall supply chain in these areas remains under control.

His comments come amid increasing online discussions about fuel availability, particularly on social media platforms such as Threads, where some users have reported difficulty accessing RON95 petrol at certain stations.

User @hazlinda_hamzah wrote: “Why are all petrol stations out of fuel? I’m already on one bar. I can’t even make it home. I’m panicking, guys.”

Another user, @syifajamal said: “The RON95 at the petrol station near my house is already sold out. Only a few pumps still have fuel left. Should we be panicking?”

Similar concerns were also raised by healthcare worker @athqhh, who said that as a nurse, she cannot work from home and would still need to commute to work despite the reported shortages.