Mr Lal said the impact of fuel price increases extended far beyond motorists.

Government says the grant forms part of broader budget support tied to public finance reforms and economic resilience targets.

The assurance comes after EFL deferred planned nationwide power rationing scheduled for June 1.

Around 20 per cent of the world’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 25 per cent of its seaborne oil supplies were affected.

More than 350,000 bus users and 57,000 subsidised electricity customers protected from higher costs.

FCCC says extending the pricing window helped shield consumers from rising global fuel costs.