Daily Industry Briefing
Today's three stories may look unrelated, but they all touch your wallet: Malaysia's petrol and diesel prices are rising 35 sen across the board, which could push up local delivery fees; the Ringgit has weakened against the US Dollar following a Fed rate hike, making USD-denominated sea freight rates more expensive once converted; and Korean shipping line HMM is adding capacity on Southeast Asia routes, which may tighten space in the short term but ease pressure once new vessels come online.
Today's 3 Stories
1. Malaysia petrol and diesel prices rise 35 sen across the board as Middle East tensions push up oil prices
The Ministry of Finance announced that from September 17 to 23, prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel will each rise by 35 sen per litre
Malay Mail · 2026-09-16 · Read Original ↗
2. Fed delivers hawkish 25 basis-point hike, Ringgit weakens against the US Dollar
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, its first hike since 2023
Free Malaysia Today · 2026-09-17 · Read Original ↗
3. Korea's HMM expands its footprint on Southeast Asia routes, reshaping China-ASEAN cargo flows
Korean flagship carrier HMM is expanding its intra-Southeast Asia route business, moving into markets that have traditionally been dominated by regional feeder operators
The Loadstar · 2026-09-17 · Read Original ↗
HASTE Take
Oil prices, exchange rates and shipping routes all moving at once — your shipping bill won't look the same this month
Diesel is rising 35 sen per litre this time, from RM4.92 to RM5.27, an increase of over 7%. You might think this has nothing to do with importing goods from China, but it actually matters a lot. After your parcels are picked up at Port Klang or Penang Port, it's diesel trucks that carry them to your warehouse or your customers. Once truck costs rise, local transport companies will quickly raise their 'local delivery fee' or 'pickup surcharge'. If you've recently noticed an extra fuel surcharge on your bill, this is why — you should check with your delivery provider right away.
This is a condensed version. The full briefing, with every key point, the cost comparison table and the recommended actions, is published on the Haste website:
The above content is compiled based on public news reports for reference only. Actual costs and policies are subject to the latest official announcements and carrier notices.
