(Phnom Penh): The Royal Government of Cambodia has introduced a series of measures to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices, in coordination with the Ministries of Economy and Finance, Commerce, and Mines and Energy.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce on 20 March 2026, the Royal Government of Cambodia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, has implemented the following measures to ease the burden on citizens:

1. Continued fuel price reduction of 6.5 US cents per litre.
2. An additional reduction of 1 US cent per litre, as international gasoline prices exceed USD 90 per barrel and diesel prices surpass USD 100 per barrel.
3. Application of a zero customs duty rate.

In response to ongoing global price increases, the prime minister has also ordered further tax adjustments:
- Reduction of additional taxes on gasoline and diesel to zero.
- Elimination of the 4% special tax on diesel.
- Reduction of additional tax on gasoline and diesel from 10% to 4%, with the government covering the remaining 6%.

The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that the new retail fuel prices, effective from 20 March 2026, are:
- Gasoline: 5,400 riels per litre
- Diesel: 6,700 riels per litre
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