Muzani: Prohibition Of Selling LPG 3 Kg Pangkas Distribution Costs

Pertamina officers are filling 3 kilograms of subsidized LPG gas. BETWEEN ANTARA/HO-Pertamina Patra Niaga

JAKARTA - MPR chairman Ahmad Muzani said the government's policy to prohibit retailers from selling 3 kg Elpiji gas cylinders is expected to cut the distribution cost chain from agent level to retailer level, which has set prices at high prices.

"Because there is a long chain. From agents to bases, bases are usually retailers. New retailers are buyers," said Muzani at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Monday.

He said another factor that also caused the increase in Elpiji prices of 3 kg was the distance between retailer locations and final users who played a role in increasing logistics costs.

Muzani stated that this problem should be handled by the relevant ministries, because he did not understand the technical details of the distribution of LPG.

"Later, let the minister concerned know," he said.

In addition, the Chairperson of the MPR emphasized the importance of distributing subsidies that were right on target.

"Because subsidies are something that has been issued by the state. It means that the subsidy is given to those who are entitled to receive it. So every government must try to get its policy so that every rupiah issued is right on target," he said.

Starting Saturday (1/2), the government implemented a new policy to ensure that the distribution of energy subsidies was more targeted. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) emphasized that Pertamina's official agents are no longer allowed to sell 3 kg LPG to retailers.

Subsidized LPG retailers measuring 3 kg are required to register themselves as a commodity base for Pertamina products. m to improve the distribution system so that it is more controlled and efficient.