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Controlling subsidized fuel

Editorial 4 years ago

Controlling subsidized fuel

We suggest that the application system only allow cars with an engine displacement capacity of up to 1,500 cc to access the subsidized fuels, otherwise bigger-capacity cars would shift from the higher grade Pertamax gasoline (RON92) to Pertalite (RON90).

Global oil shock reaches Indonesia

Economy 4 years ago

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Global oil shock reaches Indonesia

The sharp rise in global oil prices has crept onto Indonesian shores, with diesel shortages and fuel price hikes unfolding in some parts of the archipelago in recent weeks as the government winds down price control policies for the sake of fiscal consolidation.

Govt plans gradual hikes for Pertalite, 3kg LPG

Regulations 4 years ago

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Govt plans gradual hikes for Pertalite, 3kg LPG

The government is bracing to gradually raise the price of all subsidized fuels, as the state budget may be unable to absorb all the impact from the global surge commodity prices, but has promised it will be careful in its timing and public communication.

Cooking oil crisis leads to record inflation in March

Economy 4 years ago

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Cooking oil crisis leads to record inflation in March

A change in cooking oil policy on top of gradual increases in mobility and economic activity in Indonesia contributed to the month’s consumer price increases.

Pertamina ups LPG price, mulls raising gasoline price

Regulations 4 years ago

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Pertamina ups LPG price, mulls raising gasoline price

State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has increased the price of nonsubsidized liquefied petroleum gas in response to higher global prices.

Why cheap cooking oil comes at a high price

Academia 4 years ago

Why cheap cooking oil comes at a high price

Subsidizing the commodity benefits producers, whose income is guaranteed, and the wealthy, who pay the same price as the poor.

Disconnect with developing world spells doom for current climate goals

Academia 4 years ago

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Disconnect with developing world spells doom for current climate goals

Many people struggle to survive on a subsistence level as nearly half of the world lives on less than US$5.50 a day ($210 a month) and their attendant governments subsidize fossil fuels for political stability.

Bukit Asam's coal-gasification project will be loss-maker: Study

Business 5 years ago

Bukit Asam's coal-gasification project will be loss-maker: Study

Officials have touted Bukit Asam’s coal-to-DME plant – the first and only plant of its kind in Indonesia – as a solution to curb Indonesia’s consumption of LPG.

Five dead in fire caused by gas canister explosion in North Sumatra

National 5 years ago

Five dead in fire caused by gas canister explosion in North Sumatra

A family of five was killed in a fire that engulfed their four-story house on Jl. Panyabungan in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, on Saturday night.

Indonesia to mix coal-based DME, LPG as cooking gas to reduce imports

Business 6 years ago

Indonesia to mix coal-based DME, LPG as cooking gas to reduce imports

The government is looking to mix coal-based dimethyl ether (DME) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as cooking gas in an effort to reduce Indonesia’s dependence on imported LPG.

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