Cambodia cuts retail fuel prices further as government extends tax relief

PHNOM PENH, June 30, 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia has announced fresh cuts to retail fuel prices while maintaining subsidies and tax relief measures designed to ease living costs and support businesses amid global energy market volatility, officials said Tuesday.

Under the latest pricing cycle, effective June 30, the retail price of regular gasoline fell by 300 riel to 4,050 riel (US$1.00) per litre, while diesel dropped by 250 riel to 4,000 riel (US$0.99) per litre compared with the previous period.

The government continues to subsidize fuel by 6.5 cents per litre, with an additional one‑cent subsidy triggered when international gasoline prices exceed US$90 per barrel and diesel rises above US$100.

Authorities have also maintained sweeping tax relief measures, including zero import duties on gasoline and diesel, halving the special tax on gasoline from 30% to 15%, eliminating the 4% special tax on diesel, cutting value‑added tax (VAT) on gasoline from 10% to 4%, and reducing VAT on diesel from 10% to zero.

Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said last month the government is forgoing between US$55 million and US$70 million in monthly revenue through subsidies and tax cuts to shield consumers and businesses from global price shocks.

Officials said the latest reductions reflect efforts to stabilize domestic fuel costs, ease inflationary pressures and sustain economic activity by protecting households and enterprises from international oil price fluctuations.