Alluding To Empty Fuel At Private Gas Stations, Bahlil: Not A Country Without A Master

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia (Photo: Doc. VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia again discussed the vacancy in fuel stocks in a number of private gas stations. Bahlil said that the distribution of fuel oil in Indonesia is regulated by the government in accordance with existing regulations. For this reason, he reminded all private gas station operators to comply with the existing 'play rules'.

"Regarding fuel, some say, 'Sir, this one is exhausted, sir'. 'This one is exhausted, sir'. If this is import, this is a state of law, there are rules, not a country without a master," Bahlil said as quoted on Tuesday, October 21.

Bahlil also said that the scarcity of fuel that occurred at private gas stations must be understood as part of national energy policy and management. According to him, the government has provided a quota of 110 percent of the quota in 2024, but the vacancy began in mid-August.

"Article 33 of Law 45 states that the production branches concerning the livelihoods of many people are controlled by the state. So don't assume that this country has no rules," he said.

He also reminded all business actors to comply with existing rules and have been set by the state. He does not even hesitate to ultimatum business actors if they do not want to follow the existing rules, they do business outside Indonesia.

"If anyone feels that there are no rules for doing business in this country, please look for other countries. Because we all Indonesian citizens must comply with the rules of the game and applicable law, let alone others," he said.