The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services. It's one of the most widely used indicators of inflation. Basically, CPI tells you how much prices are rising or falling for things that regular people buy like food, rent, gas, clothes, healthcare, etc.
Understand how the policy changes affect your personal expenditure
Disclaimer: Calculation Performed Using Data From December 2024 and May 2024.
Before Policy:
RM 3,000.00
After Policy:
RM 3,087.50
Additional monthly cost:
+ RM 87.50
(3.2% increase)
Before Policy:
RM 36,000.00
After Policy:
RM 37,050.00
Additional yearly cost:
+ RM 1,050.00
(3.2% increase)
Understand how the policy changes affect different sectors
The diesel subsidy removal had varying impacts across different categories of the Consumer Price Index. Below is the breakdown of how different sectors were affected:
| Category | CPI Difference (%) | Impact Level |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | 1.748% |
|
| Restaurant & Accommodation Services | 1.319% |
|
| Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels | 0.541% |
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| Transport | 0.412% |
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Understand how the policy affects the country across states
This interactive map shows how the diesel subsidy policy affects different regions in Malaysia. Click on a region to see detailed information about price changes in that area.
East Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak) and the East Coast states (Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang) are most affected by the diesel price policy adjustment. The main reasons include:
The government has introduced a series of targeted measures for high-impact areas: