KESDM Is Still Investigating The Subsidized Fuel Restriction Mechanism To Be Right On Target

Subsidized Fuel (Between)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said that it is still conducting an in-depth investigation regarding the mechanism for limiting the distribution of subsidized fuel so that it is more targeted, which was originally planned to be implemented on October 1.

"It is being investigated to see what the government's goal is to accept this fuel according to its needs. To get there is being sought for the right mechanism," said Head of the Communications, Public Information Service, and Cooperation (KLIK) Bureau of Energy and Mineral Resources Agus Cahyono Adi quoting Antara.

He conveyed that the deepening of the restriction mechanism was carried out so that during the process of distributing subsidized fuel, it was really distributed to the people who were entitled.

"Let the distribution be neat in the field," he said.

Furthermore, he said that if the discussion regarding the mechanism for distributing subsidized fuel has been completed, his party can implement the policy during the ongoing government.

"If we finish the evaluation and everyone agrees that it can. So the point is that it reaches readiness," he said.

Previously, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said that the subsidized fuel tightening (BBM) so that it is more targeted which is planned to start implementing on October 1, is not ready.

"My fee is not yet," said Bahlil some time ago.

He said the government is currently still discussing the tightening regulations so that they are more targeted and reflect justice.

"Still discussing so that the regulations issued really reflect justice. What I mean is justice? The target is how the subsidy that is lowered by fuel is right on target. Don't let it go right on target," said Bahlil.

On the other hand, the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) said that the new rules related to subsidized fuel oil (BBM) are expected to be completed on September 1, 2024.

Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation Coordination of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs, Rachmat Kaimuddin, said that the regulation was originally scheduled to be implemented on August 17, 2024. However, it had to be withdrawn because it was still in the finalization process.

Rachmat emphasized that this new rule does not limit the purchase of subsidized fuel.

This is one of the government's efforts to ensure that subsidized fuel is received by those who need it or are on target.