With fuel prices, elctricity and costs of goods and services raised, the CDC vouchers only serve as a band aid for the short term. The longer the oil flow from the gulf states are chocked, we would have to endure the reality of elevated prices. 

You know the long term saying that when the government gives a drumstick, they will take back the whole chicken. The payouts are definitely not sufficient to ease the pressure. Utilities cost are set to increase next month. Many food sellers have already increased their prices. Even if the government provides rebates and bring forward the cdc vouchers, honestly it would be barely enough to last most households for more than 3 months. That said, it is still better than nothing and many of us are thankful that our government has the resources and willingness to dish out some money to help all of us with the daily expenses. Oil prices will remain high till the strait of Hormuz opens. Nobody knows what will pan out but we are all hopeful for tensions to ease as the war remains unpopular even i

Yes CDC voucher can help in grocery bill,  that's why sheng siong is rising (ov8.si)

With the Middle East uncertainty and elevated oil prices and supply crunch, rising prices will be affecting most products and services, CDC Is helpful but are not available for use everywhere. Depending on the duration of the wars, if it's extending few more months, costs increases would be a lot more substantial and would have deeper implications on businesses, jobs and overall economy, and more drastic measures would be required.

Definitely not. But it will numb the pain temporarily.

CDC vouchers and government payouts can help offset rising costs in Singapore, but might not cover everything. Think of it as a bit of extra cushion 😊. In short, got something's better than nothing 😬😜

CDC voucher and cost of living support voucher definitely will help from the  high price surge” in daily life due to the high oil prices. But I don't really affect much since I don't use food delivery and seldom travel by taxi or grab. There are many ways to cut cost. Change in a habit can save lots of money .

things in sg aee really cheap and well controlled thanks to the proper government. CDC is a bonus. dont really have any rising costs anyway.

As CDC voucher is based on household, its ability to offset costs is highly subjective with dependence on household size, lifestyle and household income level. IMHO, CDC voucher will achieve its intended objective for low income households (eg household income of $2500 and below) with small household size (eg family of 3-4). CDC voucher is never intended for mid to higher income households for full offset, merely to aid in offset of essentials. Every household or citizen is accountable for their own expection. 😁

How can it be possible to offset the raising 

Certainly CDC vouchers and easing tensions are most welcome. Cost of living rises so fast in broad repricing mode. Thankful for whatever relief as oil prices expected to remain high throughout 2026.

Short term measures won't help. Reduction in oil and gas reliance, and the pursuit of green energy, should be the long term goal. @thamys @illegalys @WWF2501 @Tq101514 @sam1316 @TigerPM @Tiger Trade Feed @pretiming @Spiders @Reynor

Don't think anything can save us, let alone CDC vouchers. Sorry to say. It may help a little. Time to seriously consider SMRs to power up Singapore. A cleaner and long term option. My 2 cents

Yes CDC voucher is effective dissemination of a country's growth dividend, benefits small retailers hawkers & consumers' grocery bills 

CDC vouchers won't help. timely relief. high oil will last as long as iran war continues

🌟🌟🌟Singapore inflation is like that one relative who keeps showing up uninvited, persistent, annoying & unwanted. Yes CDC vouchers do help a little bit let's be honest: they are like Panadol for a headache.  They are comforting, useful but not enough when chicken rice hits $10 & Kopi is $5! But here is the twist: Even as everything gets pricier, the Singapore market quietly rewards those who stay invested, not those who panic every time oil spikes or headlines scream. I will continue to stay invested especially in our local banks $DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.

1. Hedging risks is an investment strategy to reduce returns and invest in cash 2. Payouts from defensive strategies reduce long term returns 3. High oil prices is only short term as the economic conditions are poor which reduces demand 3. There is already uncertainty to justify a sale of equities

I can definitely feel it in daily life — not just market charts, but real expenses rising. From petrol to kopi, costs are creeping up and adding up quickly. With WTI Crude Oil elevated and Natural Gas trending higher, it’s clear why electricity and transport costs in Singapore are increasing. It feels like inflation is coming from multiple angles. I do think government support helps, but more as a cushion than a full offset. The CDC vouchers and rebates are timely and appreciated, but with fuel and utility costs still climbing, the relief feels temporary rather than a complete solution. As for oil, I expect prices to stay elevated with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. If tensions ease, we may see some pullback, but escalation could keep energy prices volatile. So I’m staying flexible, ma

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