Minahasa Regent Urges Citizens To Reduce Use Of Pertalite And Solar Fuel

Regent of Southeast Minahasa, North Sulawesi, James Sumendap. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The Regent of Southeast Minahasa, North Sulawesi, James Sumendap, appealed to residents in the area to reduce the use of subsidized fuel oil (BBM) types of pertalite and diesel.

"People who feel they can afford to start switching to non-subsidized fuel", said Southeast Minahasa Regent James Sumendap in Ratahan, quoted by Antara, Friday, July 15.

He revealed that currently, the burden of the state to finance subsidized fuel is very large so it greatly affects the development of other sectors.

"If the burden of financing subsidized fuel is reduced, the government can build other sectors such as education and health", he said.

Furthermore, said James, subsidized fuel is only intended for the poor, while those who can afford it are encouraged to use unsubsidized fuel.

"The government hopes for awareness from people who feel they can use unsubsidized fuel so that they no longer take what is not their right", he said.

He also ensured that the Southeast Minahasa Regency Government would supervise the use and utilization of subsidized fuel to the community.

"We will continue to monitor the use of fuel and hope that the public will report any misuse of subsidized fuel", he said.