LPG History 3 Kg: Starting From The SBY-JK Period To Prabowo-Gibran

History of LPG 3 kg. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

YOGYAKARTA - The recent government policy that makes LPG 3 Kg can only be purchased at Pertamina's official base invites controversy among the public. The issue of scarcity of energy subsidy products has surfaced because it can no longer be accessed at the retail level. Before this phase, the history of LPG 3 kg has gone through a long road since its appearance to replace kerosene as an energy source for cooking for the community. Check out the summary of the LPG history of 3 kg below.

It is known that Jusuf Kalla was the first figure to give an idea about 3 kg LPG. At that time, it was explained that Jusuf Kalla wanted a reduction in kerosene subsidies.

Because subsidies for kerosene when Jusuf Kalla served as Vice President were quite high. Until finally Jusuf Kalla issued a policy to issue 3 kg LPG.

Finally, the government was able to reduce up to hundreds of trillions of rupiah, to be more efficient than using kerosene.

2007: JK Launches Land Oil Conversion To LPG

In 2007, Vice President Jusuf Kalla launched a conversion of kerosene to 3 kilograms of LPG. For three years, as many as 20 million poor families were targeted for the program.

2007-2010: Cultural Jump Phase, 3 kg LPG Tubes Rise

Since the kerosene conversion program to LPG 3 kg was launched, many people have not adapted. Accidents in the form of exploding 3 kg LPG cylinders often occur. In seminars that have been held in UGM, this is called a cultural jump, because people are not used to the new energy source.

2015: Land Oil Consumption Drops Drastically

The government considers the conversion of kerosene to LPG to be successful. In 2015, kerosene consumption fell from 9.85 million KL in 2007 to only 850 thousand KL.

2016: Closed Subsidy Trial

In 2016, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources tried to implement a 3 kg LPG closed subsidy trial. This is done with the aim of making the distribution of LPG subsidies more targeted.

2020: Closed Subsidy Still Under Study

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is still looking for the right mechanism to distribute 3 kg LPG subsidies. One of the obstacles that are of concern is the data accuracy factor.

2024: Purchase Of 3 Kg LPG In Pangkalan Must Show ID Card

Pertamina mulai menetapkan ketentuan bahwa pembelian LPG 3 kg di base atau hanya bisa dilakukan dengan menunjukkan KTP. Hal ini dilakukan untuk kebutuhan pendataan agar subsidi sampai ke masyarakat yang benar-benar membutuhkan.

2025: 3 Kg LPG Can Only Be Purchased In Pangkalan

As of February 1, 2025, the government issued a 3 kg LPG policy that can only be served at Pertamina's official base. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said this was aimed at preventing fraud at the retail level.

That's a review of the history of 3 kg LPG. Hopefully this information will be useful. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.