JAKARTA - The government anticipates the risk of a prolonged war in the Middle East that could disrupt the world's energy supply and push up oil prices. The development of B50 is part of a step prepared to strengthen national energy resilience.
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono or AHY said that the risks were discussed in a limited meeting chaired by President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Thursday, July 23.
The meeting was attended by coordinating ministers, technical ministers, as well as the leadership of the TNI, Polri, and the Prosecutor's Office.
"We discuss and make predictions about the development of the world situation, including anticipating if the war drags on in the Middle East so that it affects the world's energy supply and oil prices," said AHY.
According to AHY, this condition requires Indonesia to strengthen energy resilience through energy source diversification and the implementation of B50.
B50 is a diesel fuel with a mixture of 50 percent biodiesel based on vegetable oil. The government is preparing this program to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
AHY said that anticipation of energy turmoil must be carried out without disrupting development in the food sector.
"We hope that it will not have too much impact on our focus on development in the food sector," he said.
In terms of infrastructure, the government will prepare connectivity support for programs that are national priorities. However, AHY has not detailed the projects or budgets that will be prepared.
He said the meeting also discussed the economic conditions and government policies to help people in need.
The government, continued AHY, also prepared a simplification of a number of policies. He did not explain the sectors or rules that would be simplified.
"In general, it is about the economy and how the government can continue to be present through policies that are pro-people to help people in need," said AHY.
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