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View all search resultsAs Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new leader, the benchmark price for a barrel of crude soared beyond $100 for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago, prompting swift reactions across the world.
Speaking at an emergency meeting on the impact of the Middle East crisis, Lee said the government would "swiftly introduce and boldly implement" a maximum price system on petroleum products "that have recently seen excessive price increases".
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says the worst-case scenario of domestic crude averaging US$92 per barrel throughout the year could force the government to reduce fuel subsidies or cut spending elsewhere, such as on the free meals program.
Asian airline shares remained under pressure on Tuesday as the US and Israeli war against Iran escalated, with carriers closely monitoring fuel price spikes and many seeing a surge in bookings as passengers switch from Middle Eastern airlines.
The government has stated that the introduction of cleaner – and costlier – fuel later this year will not necessitate price hikes or put further strain on the state budget. Instead, the rollout will be financed by preventing wealthier consumers from purchasing subsidized fuel.
The government aims to bring down the sulfur content in fuels sold in the country to no more than 50 parts per million (ppm), from the current approximately 500 ppm for gasoline and up to 3,500 ppm for the lowest grade of diesel.
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