Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has cautioned that the government’s new targeted RON95 petrol subsidy, set to begin on Sept 30, could open the door to fuel reselling and other loopholes.

He said the scheme, which grants Malaysians who have a valid driving licence access to 300 litres of petrol at RM1.99 per litre per month, may not eliminate misuse.

“There is a possibility that...