: A vehicle towing service company in Ulu Tiram has been issued a notice for raising service charges, citing the implementation of targeted diesel subsidies as reason.
“KPDN Johor issued the notice to the company following their announcement last Monday about the increase in service charges due to the alleged rise in operational costs following the government’s announcement of targeted diesel subsidies. “Even before this, towing service companies were not eligible for diesel subsidies and had to purchase diesel at commercial rates. Therefore, we want to examine the evidence to determine if there has been price gouging, taking advantage of the rationalisation of diesel subsidies.
Last Monday, the company’s announcement letter regarding the price increase of their towing services in Ulu Tiram went viral, claiming it was due to rising operational costs following the diesel price increase after the targeted subsidy implementation.