Malaysian gas stations see drop in business from S'pore motorists
By Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 07 June 2008 2046 hrs

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SINGAPORE: It's the first weekend since Malaysia raised petrol prices and petrol stations in Johor Bahru have seen a 20 per cent drop in business from Singaporean motorists. Most said this is because Singaporeans are staying away.

This is a big cause for worry because most of their customers are Singaporeans.

Petrol in Malaysia now costs 2.7 ringgit per litre, or S$1.15 dollars, which is still cheaper compared to prices in Singapore.

So some motorists believe it's worth their while to top up in Johor.

Given the rise in petrol prices in Malaysia, some motorists now wonder if the three-quarter tank rule will be scrapped. - CNA/vm