Rising Fuel, Said Moeldoko, These Are Measures That Can Be Taken

After the fuel rises, there are several steps that can be taken according to the Presidential Chief of Staff, Dr. Moeldoko. (Doc KSP)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko assured that the Indonesian government continues to strive to anticipate the impact of the global crisis by implementing policies that have been carefully calculated. Including one of them, the policy of increasing subsidized fuel prices. What can be done after fuel increases?

The issue will always develop. Managing the country's issues is normal. The question is, has the policy been calculated? Of course. The President always thinks for the benefit of the greater community. The government always provides clarification that the government is currently improving how to make subsidies right on target, said Moeldoko, Thursday, September 15.

Based on data from BPS, more than 70% of fuel subsidies have been enjoyed by qualified community groups, namely private car owners. Therefore, the government is currently creating a new balance, especially with a very heavy burden on the state budget.

Moeldoko also emphasized that President Joko Widodo always listens to opinions and criticisms from the public. In terms of increasing fuel, for example, it has gone through a very long consideration.

The government's direction is very clear, namely that subsidies are right on target. What needs to be understood is that we, the community, should help the government so that this subsidy is right on target for the poor and in need," said Moeldoko.

Meanwhile, Moeldoko also emphasized that the world situation is not doing well and this has an impact on Indonesia. However, the government has prepared a roadmap for developing alternative ecosystems in the electric vehicle sector through the signing of Presidential Instruction No. 7 of 2022.

This policy is not only part of the grand design of the new renewable energy transition, but is also expected to be able to reduce fuel consumption in the future.

We need to save, not waste on fuel. Especially if you can afford a motorbike or an electric car, why not? It has a good impact on Indonesia in the future," Moeldoko ordered.