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PONTIAN: The supply quota of subsidised Ron95 petrol and diesel throughout the country will be increased from tomorrow until May 5, to meet the demands of consumers during the festive period.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the increase in quota was for 4,030 petrol stations nationwide and the move was to avoid a shortage of fuel supply as occurred last year.

"In conjunction with the Aidilfitri, Wesak and Labour Day holidays, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has taken a proactive approach and has approved additional quotas of RON95 and diesel for oil companies," he told reporters after launching the Rahmah Sale for Imported Meat at the Econsave supermarket here today.

In May last year, it was reported that several petrol stations were experiencing fuel supply shortages due to unexpectedly higher demand of up to 50 per cent during the Aidilfitri festive period.