Commission VII DPR Asks Government To Regulate Effective Regulations For LPG Retailers

The Photo Archives - Residents showed their ID cards when they bought 3 kg LPG at the LPG base, in the Pasar Rebo area, East Jakarta, Tuesday (2/1/2024). BETWEEN PHOTOS/Indrianto Eko Suwarso/nz/aa.

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission VII DPR RI from the PKB faction, Chusnunia Chalim, asked the government to take accelerated steps to overcome the scarcity of 3 Kg LPG gas. He also encouraged the government to provide appropriate and effective regulations for LPG retailers.

"Currently, many food traders, small stalls, and MSMEs depend on 3 kg LPG gas to run their business, if this situation lasts a long time it will be very difficult for them," Chusnunia said, Tuesday, February 4.

He reminded the government not to let the policy of banning LPG gas sales for retailers make it difficult for the community. This is because many people rely heavily on easy access to this subsidized gas.

According to Chusnunia, the existence of retailers has been an important part of the distribution chain that makes it easier for people to get LPG quickly and efficiently.

"What is said so that retailers can become official sub-bases is right but it's better not to make complicated processes. We need decisions that are not only right but fast," he said.

The PKB legislator assessed that currently it is undeniable that retailers are an important part of preventing the scarcity of gas. If focused only on the base, it is feared that the gas queue will continue and take victims.

"Still I emphasize that the distribution must be correct, if it is directed at the community base, it must be served properly so that it does not take any more victims," he said.

Chusnunia assessed that the government could involve small traders and retailers to create a more efficient and community-based distribution system.

"That way, every policy taken will still pay attention to the welfare of small business actors," he concluded.