BLT Right Targeted As Solution Overcoming The Impact Of Fuel Price Adjustments

President Jokowi when giving information about BLT BBM (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Muchlis Jr)

JAKARTA - The Director of the University of Indonesia's Global Stratejik Studies School (SKSG), Ator Subroto assesses that BLT is a solution to overcome the impact of fuel price adjustments.

He said BLT can maintain people's purchasing power.

"At the very least, people don't lose their purchasing power," said Ator, Saturday, September 17.

Ator Subroto also said that the transfer of fuel subsidies carried out by the government was a good step and was more targeted. If left unchecked, the subsidy will continue to be enjoyed by the wealthy.

He saw that the distribution of subsidies so far had not been right on target because subsidies in the form of goods could be obtained by all circles of society. As an economic creature, everyone strives to maximize the utility.

"From there, the people of the wealthy will continue to take subsidies and have a larger absorption power than the vulnerable and lower class," said Ator Subroto.

If fuel prices rise, it will definitely have a domino impact on other sectors. The impact of this inflation must be handled from various sides, including one of which the government is currently providing BLT.

"This will be a balancer, when it comes to inflation, there will be assistance from the government," said Ator.

Previously, the Government had distributed BBM Cash Direct Assistance to 12.7 million beneficiary families or KPM. Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini said recipients were spread around 482 districts and cities throughout Indonesia. "Sudah distributed BLT BBM in 482 regencies and cities, with a total of 12,701,985 KPM," said Risma.

Risma conveyed that PT Pos is expected to be able to pay BLT BBM at least 90 percent of the target recipients, which is 18.585,000 KPM. Furthermore, Risma targets 100 percent of the assistance received by beneficiaries at the end of this month. He said his party had provided all data on BLT BBM recipients to PT Pos.