The Indonesian Ombudsman highlighted the distribution of 3 Kg gas cylinders in a number of areas in Indonesia that were not on target and there were other problems.
RI Ombudsman member Yeka Hendra Fatik said there are three problems that have the potential to harm micro and lower middle class business actors.
"The three main things that are in our spotlight are related to the distribution mechanism, distribution targets, and changes in governance related to the 3 Kg subsidized LPG," Yeka said in his statement, Thursday, February 13.
Yeka said that based on the results of surveillance that had been carried out in several areas such as Central Sulawesi, Yogyakarta, and Riau Islands, the Indonesian Ombudsman noted several important findings. One of them is the discrepancy of the 3 kg gas cylinder refill procedure at various Elpiji Bulk Filling Stations (SPBE)
"It was found that the security check standards for LPG cylinders are different in each region, some use inundation, while in other places only manual checks are carried out," he said.
"In addition, a number of LPG cylinders do not have a clear expiration date, they risk causing harm to users," he continued.
Not only that, the Indonesian Ombudsman also highlighted the imbalance in the distribution of 3 kg LPG. The reason is that a number of bases are found which are close to each other.
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Then there are agents and bases that are quite far from the community, so it takes a long time to obtain the subsidized LPG gas.
"In addition, the role of agents in ensuring stock availability is considered not optimal. Currently, agents only function as distributors without the obligation to provide LPG stock reserves to anticipate a surge in demand or supply disruptions," he said.
Responding to this problem, the Indonesian Ombudsman gave a number of recommendations, including the application of a uniform mechanism for checking LPG tube security, rearranging the distribution of the base to make it more equitable.
In addition, strengthening the data collection and verification system for application-based subsidy recipients.
On that basis, he also urged the government to ensure that distribution restrictions do not cause scarcity in remote areas.
He hopes that there will be improvements in the 3 kg LPG distribution system so that subsidies are really right on target and can be enjoyed by those who are entitled.
"The government and Pertamina are asked to immediately follow up on these findings to ensure security, availability, and affordability of subsidized LPG for the community," he concluded.
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