Power supply remains stable despite Middle East conflict, says Fadillah

2026-03-15 - 11:53

Energy transition and water transformation minister Fadillah Yusof said about 85% of domestic electricity consumers will not be affected by fluctuations in international fuel prices. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, says energy transition and water transformation minister Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said his ministry is closely monitoring the crisis, which has affected the global energy market. “However, this crisis has not affected the availability and security of the country’s electricity supply,” Fadillah, who is also the deputy prime minister, said in a statement. He said about 40-45% of electricity generation in Peninsular Malaysia relies on natural gas, with most of the supply sourced domestically. “As such, domestic gas supply is currently stable and sufficient to support power generation plant operations.” On electricity tariffs, Fadillah said the government remains committed to protecting consumers from the impact of rising global fuel costs through the Incentive-Based Regulation framework. He added that domestic users consuming no more than 600kWh of electricity per month are exempted from fuel cost adjustments. “About 85% of domestic consumers nationwide will not be affected by fluctuations in international fuel prices, thereby providing stability to household spending.” Fadillah also said the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate is projected to remain in rebate mode until April 2026, although it could change if global fuel prices continue to rise due to prolonged tensions in the Middle East.