Director General Of Oil And Gas: Realization Of LPG 3 Kg Distribution Reaches 32.21 Percent Until April 2021

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) revealed the realization of the distribution of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) 3 kilograms (kg) of subsidized tubes until April 2021 reached 2.42 million metric tons (MT). The figure is equivalent to 32.21 percent of the national quota this year of 7.5 million metric tons.

Director General of Oil and Gas Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Tutuka Ariadji said the distribution of lpg 3 kg high exceeding the monthly quota occurred in March 2021. This is because of the distribution of more that is 22 days and the addition of sub-dealers due to the program 'one village one outlet' or OVOO.

"The development of lpg realization subsidy volume of 3 kg until April 2021 2.416 million MT, with the realization of March payment of Rp15.04 trillion," he said in a hearing meeting with Commission VII dpr, Monday, May 24.

Tutuka said the quota per district / city in 2021 reached 7.43 million MT. Distribution per district/city will be limited to a maximum of 4.25 percent. Later the remaining quota of 26,397 MT is targeted to guarantee the distribution of LPG 3kg during force majors or in times of scarcity.

Furthermore, Tutuka said it plans to convert 3 kg tubes for fishermen and farmers of 7,812 MT. Meanwhile, households and micro-businesses in Eastern Indonesia are 30,456 MT, and reserves are 26,397 MT.

The realization in January 0.6 million MT, February 0.56 million MT, March 0.63 million MT, and April 0.63 million MT.

Considering the realization of uptake until April 2021, it estimates that lpg consumption of 3 kg nationwide this year reached 7.47 million MT or 99.65 percent of the national quota this year.

For this year, continued Tutuka, lpg tube distribution plan 3 kg in 2021 is divided into four parts. First, the government will increase the number of sub-channel or base so that lpg distribution of 3 kg tubes can reach converted villages and can reduce lpg sales by 3 kg to retailers.

Second, the government will develop the distribution of LPG 3 kg tubes for newly converted areas and areas to be converted.

Third, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will work with all relevant stakeholders to supervise and control the distribution of LPG 3 kg so that there is no excess quota.

"12 local governments at the provincial level and 154 local governments at the district / city level have made policies on the use of non-subsidized LPG for ASN and non-subsidies for micro businesses," he explained.

Lastly, increase sales of lpg non PSO by doing trade in, discount refil head of big restaurants, hotels and others.