No permit needed to buy 20 litres of fuel in cans, says Nanta


Desmond Davidson

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says any small companies, organisations or individuals can buy at most 20 litres of petrol and diesel from petrol stations for private use. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 28, 2022.

NO permit is required to buy fuel in small quantities, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said today after a public notice posted by the ministry at all petrol stations sparked a social media storm.

The notice states that consumers, with effect from June 17, have been prohibited from buying petrol and diesel in containers – such as jerry cans or plastic drums – unless they had a permit from the ministry.


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