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The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by mild dollar weakness, though persistent geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices capped gains. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

A petrol station’s app shows the remaining litres after refueling with subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre today. Bernama photo

The government will do its utmost to maintain the price of RON95 at RM1.99 per litre so that it does not burden the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Bernama FILE PIX

Malaysia may be able to maintain the price of RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per litre even if global oil prices rise amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, but doing so could increase fiscal pressure and affect fiscal consolidation plans, said an economist. Bernama FILE PIX

Malaysians should prepare for a year of mildly higher prices, especially in services and food-related categories, rather than a sudden spike in fuel or electricity costs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC on March 2, 2026 shows smoke billowing following an explosion from the port of Bandar Abbas along the strait of Hormuz. - (Photo by 2026 Planet Labs PBC / AFP)

Qatar's state-run energy firm said it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. - Fadel SENNA / AFP/File photo

Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

People hold signs and a banner during the "Stop the War on Iran" protest at Times Square in New York City on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP)

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama file photo