Budi Diesel in Sabah: RM2.10 Eligibility Checker & Complete Guide
From 1 July 2026, eligible Malaysians pay RM2.10 per litre for diesel at Sabah pumps, verified by MyKad — with a 300L monthly quota shared with subsidised RON95 (200L until 1 September 2026). No registration needed. Here’s the 10-second version, a checker for your exact situation, and every rule that matters in Sabah.
At the pump right now? Do this
- Go to the cashier and hand over your MyKad — it goes into the chip reader, not tapped. Tell them your pump number. (Selected stations also take MyKad at the pump terminal, or the Setel / TNG eWallet app.)
- No registration needed. If you’re a Malaysian citizen with a valid driving licence, valid road tax, and the diesel vehicle is in your name — you’re already in the system.
- Use the normal diesel nozzle. That’s the subsidised one. The premium “Euro 5 B7” diesel is never subsidised, for anyone.
- MyKad rejected or quota finished? You can still fill up — you just pay this week’s market price (about RM5.27/L). You’re never stranded.
Am I eligible for RM2.10 diesel? Check in 10 seconds
Three taps. No MyKad number, no login — this runs entirely on your phone.
1. Are you a Malaysian citizen with a MyKad?
2. Valid driving licence AND valid road tax on the vehicle?
3. What do you drive?
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What changed for Sabah on 1 July 2026?
Sabah’s diesel rules changed more than anywhere else in Malaysia. The flat RM2.15-for-everyone era is over: eligible Malaysians now pay 5 sen less, but the subsidy is targeted — and non-citizens lose it entirely.
- RM2.15/L for everyone at the pump — including non-citizens and foreigners
- No MyKad check, no monthly quota
- But: per-purchase caps since March 2026 — 50L (cars), 100L, 150L per visit
- RM2.10/L for eligible Malaysians, verified by MyKad
- 300L/month quota, shared with subsidised RON95 (200L until 1 Sep 2026)
- Per-purchase caps revoked — no more per-visit limits
- Non-citizens pay market price (~RM5.27, floats weekly)
In Peninsular Malaysia the story is the opposite: diesel there floated at market price since June 2024 (with a RM400/month cash aid for eligible owners), so 1 July was a huge cut — from around RM4 to RM2.10. For Sabahans it’s a small saving with new rules attached.
How do you pay RM2.10 at the pump? (3 ways)
All three methods are officially live across Sabah’s stations — Petronas, Shell, Petron, Caltex and PETROS included. The cashier counter works everywhere; pump terminals and app payments depend on the station’s hardware.
1. Cashier counter
Hand your MyKad to the cashier — chip in, not tap. They verify eligibility, you pay, the pump activates at RM2.10. Works at every station.
2. At the pump (OPT)
At stations with card terminals on the pump: insert MyKad, follow the prompts, pay by card. Skips the counter queue — but not every Sabah station has the hardware yet.
3. App (Setel / TNG eWallet)
One-time e-KYC in the app, then use “Buy Fuel” and pay in-app — no MyKad needed at the station. CaltexGo and the Shell app work the same way.
How does the 300L monthly quota work?
It’s one shared pool, not two. Your 300 litres a month covers BOTH subsidised diesel (RM2.10) and subsidised RON95 petrol (RM1.99, Budi95). Every subsidised litre of either fuel draws from the same balance. It resets on the 1st of each month.
When the pool runs out mid-month, nothing gets blocked — the pump simply charges the market price automatically until your balance resets. Check your remaining balance at budimadani.gov.my or in the Setel / TNG eWallet app.
Who gets the extra 100 litres?
Pick-up and jip (SUV-type) owners only — that takes you from 300L to 400L a month. Diesel sedans, MPVs and vans don’t qualify, and neither do e-hailing vehicles. If you previously received the BUDI Individu cash aid, the top-up was added automatically. Everyone else applies at budimadani.gov.my or over the counter at any LHDN office. Existing recipients were moved up to 400L automatically on 1 September 2026.
Company-registered pick-ups and jips: these use a fleet card, not MyKad. The vehicle must be registered with usage class Persendirian Syarikat (AE), and the business must be a sole proprietorship or partnership registered with SSM. Applications opened on 3 July 2026 at mysubsidi.kpdn.gov.my; the subsidy applies from 15 July, subject to approval and the fleet card.
The rules people miss (and pay market price because of it)
Driving commercial? Your rate is different (SKDS)
Commercial vehicles don’t use MyKad at all — they use SKDS fleet cards, applied for by the company through KPDN. Over 75,000 qualified commercial vehicles in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan fall under SKDS 2.0. Here’s the full price map:
| You are… | Price/L | Channel | Monthly quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private diesel car / MPV owner | RM2.10 | MyKad | 300L shared pool |
| Pick-up / jip owner | RM2.10 | MyKad | 300L + optional 100L |
| E-hailing driver (diesel) | RM2.10 | MyKad | Distance-based (check budimadani.gov.my) |
| Goods / logistics (33 categories) | RM2.15 | SKDS 2.0 fleet card | Per fleet approval |
| Bus or taxi operator | RM1.88 | SKDS 1.0 fleet card | Per fleet approval |
| Fisherman | RM1.65 | Existing fisheries scheme | Per scheme |
| Non-citizen / not eligible | ~RM5.27 | Pump (market) | None — floats weekly |
Budi Diesel FAQ — Sabah edition
Q Do I need to register for Budi Diesel?
No. The base RM2.10 subsidy is automatic — your eligibility is checked against JPJ records when your MyKad is verified at the station. You only need to apply for two things: the extra 100L quota (pick-up/jip owners) or an eligibility transfer, both at budimadani.gov.my.
Q How do I check my eligibility and quota balance?
Log in at budimadani.gov.my (MyDigital ID) — it shows your eligibility status and remaining balance. If you use Setel or TNG eWallet, the BUDI MADANI tile shows the same balance after a one-time e-KYC.
Q The truck I drive is in my father’s (or my company’s) name. Do I get RM2.10?
The subsidy follows the registered owner, not the driver. If it’s in your father’s name, his MyKad gets the subsidy (he must have a valid licence and road tax). If you are the registered owner but someone else actually drives the vehicle, you can now transfer your eligibility to that driver (see below). Company-registered pick-ups and jips go through KPDN’s MySubsidi fleet-card route, not MyKad (see below).
Q How much subsidised fuel do I get per month?
300 litres a month (raised from 200L on 1 September 2026), shared between subsidised diesel AND subsidised RON95 (Budi95). It is one combined pool, not 300L each. It resets on the 1st of every month. Pick-up/jip owners can apply for an extra 100L (400L total).
Q Which diesel is RM2.10 — and which nozzle do I use?
The normal diesel nozzle at Sabah stations — subsidy covers B10-and-higher blends, which is what standard pumps dispense. The premium Euro 5 B7 diesel is never subsidised (RM5.47 in the week of 29 Oct–4 Nov 2026, for everyone).
Q I’m a foreigner / PR living in Sabah. Can I still get subsidised diesel?
No. From 1 July 2026 the subsidy is citizens-only. This is the big change for Sabah — the old RM2.15 price applied to everyone at the pump, including non-citizens. Non-citizens now pay the market price (about RM5.27 this week; it changes weekly).
Q I used to receive the RM400 monthly cash aid (BUDI Individu). Do I need to reapply?
No — you were migrated automatically. The cash-aid portal closed on 22 June 2026 and the aid is replaced by the RM2.10 pump price. If you own a pick-up/jip and were already approved, the extra 100L is added automatically too.
Q Is it true I can transfer vehicle ownership cheaply right now?
Not any more. JPJ waived diesel-vehicle ownership-transfer fees (up to RM100) from 1 July to 30 September 2026, and that window has closed. We found no announcement of an extension; check with JPJ before you go. If the vehicle is registered under someone else, an eligibility transfer at budimadani.gov.my may now be the easier route (see below).
Q Can I give my diesel subsidy to someone else?
Yes. Since 17 September 2026 it is no longer family only: the registered owner can transfer a vehicle’s monthly eligibility to the person who actually uses it, as long as they are a Malaysian with a valid MyKad who is eligible for Budi95. It is once per vehicle and normally cannot be reversed. An owner can transfer to up to three people in total, no more than the number of diesel vehicles they own, and each user can receive from one owner only. Apply at budimadani.gov.my or an LHDN office; submit by the 27th for the transfer to work from the 1st of the next month.
Q What do I apply for, and where?
Only two things need applications, both at budimadani.gov.my: the +100L quota (pick-up/jip owners; also over the counter at LHDN offices) and the eligibility transfer. The base RM2.10 needs nothing.
Q Are Sabah’s old per-purchase diesel limits still in force?
No — the 50L (motorcars), 100L and 150L per-purchase caps that KPDN imposed in March 2026 were revoked on 1 July 2026. There is no per-visit limit now, only your monthly quota.
Q What about fishermen, buses, taxis and e-hailing drivers?
Fishermen keep RM1.65/L under their existing scheme. Buses and taxis get RM1.88 via the SKDS 1.0 fleet card. Goods and logistics vehicles get RM2.15 via SKDS 2.0. E-hailing drivers use MyKad and get a distance-based quota on top of the basic pool. The tier figures have changed more than once since 2025, so check your current tier at budimadani.gov.my.
Check your status now
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Prefer offline? LHDN and UTC counters handle +100L applications. Questions: 1300-88-9595 · WhatsApp +603-2631 4595 · tanya@budimadani.gov.my
Rural areas: KPDN says all 4,146 stations nationwide are ready — the MyKad terminals are the same ones Budi95 has used since late 2025. A separate mechanism for riverboat and generator users in rural Sabah is still being finalised with the state government.
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Subsidised RM2.10 is fixed; market diesel floats weekly (announced Wednesdays). Rules current as of 3 October 2026 — always confirm at budimadani.gov.my. Related: cost of living in Sabah · Sabah public holidays · Sabah This Week archive.
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Last verified: 3 October 2026