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SINGAPORE: Malaysia has long been a popular destination for Singaporean motorists seeking to take advantage of the lower ringgit and heavily subsidised petrol.
With the recent fuel price hike in Malaysia, some Singaporean motorists have called for the lifting of the three-quarter tank rule imposed on Singapore vehicles crossing into Malaysia.
The ruling, which has been in place since 1991, requires all north-bound motorists to leave Singapore with petrol tanks at least three-quarters full.
Responding to queries from Channel NewsAsia, Singapore's Finance Ministry said authorities are monitoring the situation.
But at this point, the ministry said, there are no plans to review the three-quarter tank rule. It added the rule is part of Singapore's policy to moderate vehicle usage and reduce traffic congestion.
Motorists Channel NewsAsia spoke to said that with the 41 percent hike in petrol prices in Malaysia, topping up across the Causeway does not result in much savings.
Many want the Singapore government to do away with the three-quarter tank rule completely, citing escalating local fuel prices.
One motorist said: "At the end of the day, motorists should have a choice. As it is, we are paying very high car prices, very high road tax, COE and ERP. So, why not give us an option to save money?" - CNA/vm
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