Diesel hit RM6.72/litre in April 2026 — a 213% increase from RM2.15 in 2024. Calculate your real costs and see the solar alternative.
+213%
Price increase since 2024
85%
Typical diesel savings
60%
GITA tax deduction
3–5 yrs
Avg payback period
Adjust inputs to match your setup
Market price as of April 2026: RM6.72/L
Estimated Fuel Consumption
12.5 L/hr × 8 hrs × 25 days = 2,500 litres/month
Monthly Diesel Cost
RM 16,800
2,500 litres × RM6.72/L
Annual Cost
RM 201,600
5-Year Total
RM 1.01M
10-Year Diesel Spend
RM 2.02M
Money spent on fuel — with zero asset value at the end
Solar System Cost
RM 406,500
75 kWp + 120 kWh battery
After GITA 60% Deduction
RM 406,500
RM 162,600
You save RM 243,900 in tax
Payback Period
0.9
years
Annual Savings
RM 171,360
85% of current diesel cost
10-Year Net Savings (After Solar Cost)
+RM 1.55M
Real money back in your business after the system pays for itself
The numbers don't lie. Every year you keep running diesel, you're choosing to burn cash with zero return.
You could save RM 1.55M over 10 years
By switching to solar before diesel prices go higher
Our engineers will audit your genset setup, calculate your exact savings, and design a solar + battery system sized for your needs. Zero obligation.
Typical response time: under 2 hours during business hours
Businesses across Malaysia are paying the diesel tax every month. Here's what it typically costs each sector.
Primary power source with no grid access
24/7 backup power, remote sites
TNB supplement & power backup
Off-grid estates & processing mills
Evening operations without grid
Mobile catering operations
Temporary power for large events
Schools, clinics, community halls
Three converging forces make 2026 the best time to make the move.
Global commodity prices and subsidy removal mean diesel will stay above RM6/L. Every month you delay costs more.
The Malaysian government's GITA allowance means every RM100 you invest in solar is only RM40 out of pocket. This incentive may not last.
Panel and battery prices have dropped 60% since 2020. The combination of cheap solar + expensive diesel = fastest payback in history.
Everything you need to know about diesel costs and solar alternatives in Malaysia.
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