Advice From the Boss of BPH Migas For Solar Subsidies For The Poor, Observer: Ineffective

JAKARTA - Head of BPH Migas M Fanshurullah Asa appealed to gas stations to educate the public on subsidized diesel fuel only for the poor. One way is to put up a signboard containing the educational sentence 'subsidies for the poor'.

Energy Watch Executive Director, Mamit Setiawan, assessed that the appeal of the Head of BPH Migas Ifan was ineffective, as long as there was no strict punishment. This is because the same thing applies to the 3Kg LPG subsidy.

"I think the banner installation will be ineffective. Just like the 3 kg LPG that is written for the poor. It will not have a significant impact on the use of LPG. Likewise with the solar banner," said Mamit to VOI, Jakarta, Sunday, 9 May.

According to him, as long as the price disparity is quite large and there is no penalty that results in a deterrent effect, it will not have an effect. "Clear rules must be made for subsidized goods so that the target users are right," he said.

He advised the government and BPH Migas under Ifan to make clear rules regarding the use of this subsidized diesel fuel.

"I think clear and concrete rules must be made in regulating this diesel fuel," said Ifan.

However, he appreciated the nozzle digitization program in supporting the distribution of subsidized fuel. Because, with this digitization, all subsidized fuel filling will be recorded.

"Through data collection, vehicles that actually fill the diesel can be stored. Limiting the number of purchases can also be a solution. Or in the future, if the situation improves, it will be increased so that the price disparity is not too high," said Mamit.