KUALA LUMPUR: The government's subsidy bill for RON95 petrol and diesel is projected to remain high at about RM3.5bil a month at current market prices, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says the Finance Ministry.

Of the total, subsidies for RON95 petrol are estimated at RM2bil a month, while diesel subsidies are projected at around RM1.5bil a month, the ministry said.