Phnom penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia has introduced a series of ongoing interventions aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens, particularly in response to rising global fuel prices triggered by conflicts in the Middle East.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the surge in international oil prices has significantly impacted domestic fuel costs, placing additional strain on the public. In response, the Royal Government has implemented multiple measures to stabilize prices and reduce expenses.

These measures include continued fuel price subsidies, such as a reduction of 6.5 U.S. cents per liter, along with an additional 1 cent per liter cut to offset increases in global gasoline prices. The government has also set customs duties on fuel imports at zero dollars.

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has further approved tax relief measures, including reducing additional levies on gasoline and diesel to zero. The special tax on diesel has been cut from 4 percent to 0 percent, while value-added tax (VAT) on both gasoline and diesel has been lowered from 10 percent to 4 percent, with the government absorbing the remaining 6 percent to help curb price increases.

In addition, the Prime Minister recently instructed the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to engage relevant stakeholders, resulting in an agreement to provide a monthly subsidy of US$2.50 to workers to help cover transport costs.

The government has also introduced further interventions to prevent excessive increases in the prices of goods. These include reductions in customs tariffs and export-import duties on selected items such as electrical appliances, solar energy systems, electric vehicles, and other goods. The measures are outlined in a sub-decree on tariff adjustments, which will take effect from April 1, 2026.

These measures will significantly contribute to supporting citizens and maintaining economic stability amid global uncertainties.