DPR Supports Pertamina's Steps Not To Increase Non-Subsidized Fuel Prices

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives Andre Rosiade supports and appreciates Pertamina's move to hold back the price of non-subsidized fuel oil (BBM) so that it does not rise.

According to him, the decision of the State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) of PT Pertamina not to increase the price of non-subsidized fuel when the trend of world oil prices is rising is considered a wise step to maintain the stability of the national economy at this time.

"This is the function of SOEs. When other gas stations raise prices, Pertamina chooses not to go up. Good for the community," said Andre in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Monday, February 5.

Last weekend, all gas station operators raised fuel prices, among others, triggered by the trend of world oil prices that continued to skyrocket, while Pertamina continued to maintain the selling price of its products. This condition makes Pertamina's fuel selling price the lowest among other operators.

For RON 92, for example, Pertamax is sold for IDR 12,950/liter, much lower than the private sector which sells IDR 13,540/liter.

Likewise, for RON 95, Pertamax Green is still sold for IDR 13,900/liter, while at private gas stations it has been priced at IDR 14,200/liter.

Meanwhile, Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) costs IDR 14,400/liter, also lower than other similar products IDR 14,630/liter

Furthermore, Andre also asked all parties to jointly help the government, to maintain people's purchasing power, to maintain economic stability.

"Here, the important role of SOEs is to be present, to help the community," he said.

According to him, Pertamina is also currently very much more efficient, so it can provide the cheapest product price with the best quality.

"Pertamina's fuel price is clearly competitive, every month it changes, sometimes it goes up, sometimes it goes down, it can also depend on world oil prices. But I see it is still the cheapest compared to others," he said.