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fuel-price

Archipelago 3 years ago

North Sumatra Police arrest four for fuel stockpiling

Police in Asahan regency, North Sumatra, have arrested four people for alleged stockpiling of the subsidized Solar brand of diesel fuel in Aek Ledong district and have confiscated around 3 tonnes of fuel and two tank trucks.

Regulations 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Time to switch rides as fuel gets pricey, EV carmakers say

Electric vehicle producers in Indonesia are expecting drivers to switch to battery power as rising gasoline and diesel prices make combustion engines less appealing.

Politics 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Rallies take place in major cities to oppose fuel price hike

People rallied in the country’s biggest cities on Tuesday, demanding the government reverse its decision to raise subsidized fuel prices, which might hurt low-income households.

Academia 3 years ago

Fuel subsidies morally indefensible even after price hikes

It has always been the case that the rich get more than the poor out of the government’s fuel subsidies.

Editorial 3 years ago

Temporary turbulence ahead

The executive and the House of Representatives should work together to explain the economic rationale for the recent fuel price reforms to citizens, including trade union leaders and university students.

Regulations 3 years ago

Govt seeks to avert fuel price hike on public transportation sector

The Transportation Ministry has taken several steps to avoid steep price rises, namely by adjusting the tariff on economy-class public transportation, especially on land transportation modes.

Politics 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Fuel price hike may increase risk of political turbulence

The government’s recent decision to raise the prices of three brands of motor fuel may increase the risk of political turbulence as the prices of other products follow suit and low-income Indonesians feel sharpened financial strain.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Glitter or gold? Indonesia's glowing economic outlook put to test after fuel price hikes

The move to slash fuel subsidies is an opportunity for the government to prove the glow of country's economy is not skin-deep.

Editorial 3 years ago

Time to show up

If he decided not to go, Jokowi would be missing out on an important opportunity to make use of his role as president of the Group of 20 biggest economies and the incoming chair of ASEAN next year.

Companies 3 years ago

Vivo gas stations offer discount after Pertamina hikes prices

At about the same time as the government decided on an increase in the price of Pertamina’s subsidized fuels, private gas-station operator Vivo reduced the price of its RON-89 fuel to Rp 8,900 per liter, well below Pertalite’s Rp 10,000 per liter.

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