BUDI95 2026: the 300-litre monthly limit, who qualifies and how to check your RM1.99 RON95 eligibility
By DuitMap · Published · Updated · 7 min read
BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) lets eligible citizens buy RON95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 a litre. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says about 16 million users get this price, and the basic monthly limit went back up to 300 litres from 1 September 2026.
This guide explains who qualifies, why your driving licence must be active, how to check your eligibility, how it works at the petrol station, and what is different for e-hailing drivers and diesel pickup or jeep owners. Every figure is from MOF press releases and government portals (sources below). At the end there are money-making ideas for people who drive a lot.
Key facts
Price
RON95 at RM1.99 a litre for eligible users
Basic limit
300 litres a month from 1 September 2026 (April to August 2026: 200 litres)
Who qualifies
Citizens with a MyKad and an active driving licence
Application
None for the basic quota; checked against JPJ data
Check
BUDI MADANI portal, 1300-88-9595 or an e-wallet app after e-KYC
Citizens with a MyKad and an active driving licence
300 litres a month (August 2026: 200 litres)
BUDI95 + BUDI Diesel
Eligible for BUDI95 and own a private diesel vehicle with valid road tax
300 litres a month
BUDI95 + BUDI Diesel + extra 100 litres
BUDI Diesel recipients approved for the pickup or jeep top-up
400 litres a month
E-hailing drivers
Extra eligibility based on the previous month's distance (e-hailing company data)
Ceiling of up to 800 litres a month
The limit was cut to 200 litres for a whileMOF cut the BUDI95 limit from 300 to 200 litres a month from April 2026 as a temporary step while world oil prices rose. From 1 September 2026 the basic limit is back at 300 litres, adjusted automatically.
Who qualifies for BUDI95?
According to the BUDI Rakyat FAQ, a Malaysian citizen may qualify for BUDI95 if they:
Hold a MyKad; and
Hold an active driving licence: a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) or Probationary Driving Licence (PDL) in class A, A1, B, B1, B2, C, D or DA, or a Learner Driving Licence (LDL) in class A, B, B1, B2 or C.
There is no application for the basic quota: your details are cross-checked against the Road Transport Department (JPJ) database. MOF also extended BUDI95 to registered boat owners without a driving licence, working with state agencies such as the Sarawak Rivers Board and the Sabah Ports and Harbours Department (press release, 1 October 2025).
Expired licence? Check the 36 monthsJPJ notice (March 2026): a licence counts as active if it expired no more than 36 months ago. Beyond 36 months you no longer qualify for BUDI95 and must retake the driving test before the licence can be renewed. To drive on the road, your licence must not have expired at all, so renew before it lapses.
How to check your BUDI95 eligibility
1.BUDI MADANI portal: go to budimadani.gov.my and check with your MyKad number. The service is also listed on MyGOV.
2.E-wallet apps: TNG eWallet or a fuel company app, after e-KYC (BUDI Rakyat FAQ).
3.Phone and email: 1300-88-9595, WhatsApp +603-2631 4595, or [email protected].
4.Transaction history: MOF says the BUDI MADANI portal lets you check your transaction records through MyDigital ID.
Using BUDI95 at the petrol station
You get RM1.99 once your MyKad is verified. According to the PETRONAS Dagangan and BHPetrol FAQs:
At the pump (outdoor payment terminal): insert your debit or credit card, then insert your MyKad to verify.
At the counter: hand your MyKad to the cashier to verify, say the fuel type and amount, then pay.
Apps: for example TNG eWallet or Setel, after a one-time e-KYC.
The quota resets on the 1st of every month (MOF). Each purchase is deducted from your monthly balance; once it runs out, you pay the market price until the next month.
If you buy in a month
Cost at RM1.99 a litre
50 litres
RM99.50
100 litres (average monthly use, per MOF)
RM199
200 litres
RM398
300 litres (full limit)
RM597
MOF says average use is about 100 litres a month, and according to the Budget 2027 speech, September 2026 records show about 100,000 users (under 1 per cent) used the full 300 litres.
E-hailing drivers: extra quota by distance
E-hailing drivers do not apply individually. The government works with the e-hailing operators (EHOs), which apply in batches (MOF, 1 October 2025). The extra tier depends on the previous month's distance in the EHO's system, verified by APAD (and LPKP in Sabah and Sarawak), and is activated mid-month.
As announced on 4 November 2025: under 2,000 km got the basic limit, 2,000 to 5,000 km a total of 600 litres, and over 5,000 km a total of 800 litres. On 26 March 2026 MOF said the e-hailing ceiling of 800 litres a month is maintained. Distance thresholds can be updated, so check your current tier in your driver app.
No 'apply for more' button for the publicOn 7 April 2026 MOF said the extra-quota function was not meant for personal needs and the button has been disabled. Ignore messages offering to 'top up your BUDI95 quota' for a fee or asking for your TAC number.
Diesel pickup and jeep owners: an extra 100 litres
BUDI Diesel recipients who own a private diesel pickup or jeep can apply for an extra 100 litres a month, for a total of 400 litres. It is not automatic: apply on the BUDI MADANI portal. Owners already approved were moved to 400 litres automatically from 1 September 2026. Subsidised diesel for eligible users is RM2.10 a litre (MOF, 31 August 2026).
Drive a lot? Turn it into income
If you already drive every day, a few DuitMap ideas can add income with the same vehicle. Tap a card below for the requirements and how to sign up:
300 litres a month from 1 September 2026, according to MOF's press release of 31 August 2026. From April to August 2026 the limit was 200 litres.
Do I need to register or apply for BUDI95?
Not for the basic quota. Eligibility is cross-checked with JPJ data. You only need a MyKad and an active driving licence, and you verify your MyKad when you buy RON95.
My licence has expired. Do I still qualify?
According to JPJ, a licence counts as active if it expired no more than 36 months ago. Beyond that you do not qualify for BUDI95 and must retake the driving test. To drive on the road, your licence must still be valid.
How do I check my remaining BUDI95 quota?
Check on the BUDI MADANI portal (budimadani.gov.my), in TNG eWallet or a fuel company app after e-KYC, or call 1300-88-9595.
When does the BUDI95 quota reset?
On the 1st of every month. The extra e-hailing quota is activated mid-month based on the previous month's distance.
Can I apply for more quota for personal use?
No. MOF says the top-up button has been disabled. Extra eligibility is only for verified operational cases such as e-hailing drivers (through their e-hailing company) and boat owners, plus the extra 100 litres for diesel pickup or jeep owners under BUDI Diesel.
How much quota do e-hailing drivers get?
It depends on the previous month's distance, with a ceiling of up to 800 litres a month (MOF, 26 March 2026). Drivers do not apply themselves; the e-hailing company sends the data in batches.
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Summary of Ministry of Finance press releases (31 August 2026, 26 March 2026, 7 April 2026, 1 October 2025, 4 November 2025), the BUDI Rakyat FAQ, a JPJ notice and the Budget 2027 speech, checked on 2 November 2026. Limits and conditions can change; the official check on the BUDI MADANI portal is the final word. This guide is not financial advice. Disclaimer
