Bahlil Tips For Inappropriate Subsidized Fuel Sales Practices No More

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reminded that the distribution of subsidized fuel is in accordance with the provisions to avoid misuse that harms the state.

"I think about distribution, I just leave it, I used to be a businessman, a small mining entrepreneur too. There was a gas station entrepreneur who distributed subsidized fuel, but if at night the diesel was put in a drum," Bahlil said, quoting Antara.

He requested that inappropriate practices, such as the sale of subsidized fuel to industry with a profitable price difference, no more.

"If you pay the subsidy, it's Rp. 7,000, Rp. 8,000. In industrial diesel, for example, Rp. 11,000, we have a difference of Rp. 3,000 (per liter). So, add there. That's the behavior," he said.

Therefore, Bahlil emphasized that the misuse of subsidies must be stopped because the state subsidies are very large, reaching hundreds of trillions of rupiah.

"I ask to stop already, because subsidies are the largest country, our subsidies are too big," he said.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources added that this condition is a serious concern considering the price of world oil which is currently uncertain due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

"I beg to start to be careful, start to be careful, because our subsidies are big, especially since world oil prices are now starting to worry about the consequences of the war in the Middle East," he explained.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources invites all parties to consistently implement regulations without irregularities, in order to maintain economic and environmental sustainability.

Bahlil reminded that non-compliance with the rules could cause big losses to the state, so collaboration between all stakeholders is needed.

He hopes that violations such as misuse of subsidies can be minimized through strict supervision and discipline from all relevant parties.

"We are collaborating together to remind each other," said Bahlil.