ESDM Minister Of Energy And Mineral Resources Does Not Find Gas Stations For Mining Industry Using Subsidized Fuel

BENGKULU - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif during an inspection at several gas stations in Bengkulu City found that many industrial trucks from mining and plantation companies were using subsidized diesel fuel (BBM).

"Subsidized diesel fuel is intended for people who need subsidized diesel fuel, not for general industry. However, it has been found that diesel fuel is used by large transporters, which results in reduced stock for the community," said Arifin in Bengkulu, Sunday, April 10.

The government's goal to provide subsidized fuel, he continued, is for people who can't afford it, while people who can afford it are asked not to use subsidized fuel.

Arifin said that diesel fuel subsidies are widely used or utilized by CPO and coal companies. Therefore, his party will make a warning letter to industries that use subsidized fuel to use non-subsidized fuel.

However, if the company is still reluctant to adjust the fuel specifically for its designation, then it will take disciplinary steps.

Meanwhile, Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Mersyah said during a joint inspection with the ESDM Minister, it was found that many subsidized fuels were used by mining and plantation companies.

"We remind industrial companies not to use subsidized fuel because subsidized fuel is intended for people who have the right," he said, quoted by Antara.

According to him, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources came to Bengkulu Province to see firsthand the availability of subsidized diesel fuel in the Bengkulu area and ensure that the availability of subsidized fuel in Bengkulu Province was safe until the end of the year.