JAKARTA - PT Pertamina confirms that the 3-kilogram LPG is only for poor people. Meanwhile, residents who are classified as capable are encouraged to use non-subsidized LPG. This is due to the availability of stock in the market from large to small sizes.
"In principle, 3 kilograms of LPG is only intended for the poor and micro businesses. Pertamina Patra Niaga urges people who can afford it and businesses above micro-enterprises to use non-subsidized LPG," said Unit Manager for Communication, Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Pertamina Marketing for the Central Java Region, Brasto Galih Nugroho, when responding to an increase in the selling price of non-subsidized LPG, quoted from Antara, Sunday, February 27.
He also appreciated the supervision of subsidized LPG carried out by the provincial and district/city governments so far.
In addition, Pertamina Patra Niaga also appreciates the arrests made by the police against the perpetrators suspected of abusing subsidized LPG to be injected into non-subsidized LPG cylinders.
If the public knows of the alleged criminal act of misuse of subsidized LPG, he is welcome to report it to the nearest police force.
"For questions, complaints and suggestions regarding Pertamina products, consumers can contact Pertamina call center 135," he said.
Regarding the increase in the price of LPG, Pertamina through PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Sub Holding Commercial and Trading PT Pertamina (Persero) made an adjustment to the price of non-subsidized LPG which took effect on February 27, 2022.
These adjustments were made following the latest developments in the oil and gas industry. It is noted that Aramco's Contract Price (CPA) price reached 775 US dollars/metric ton, an increase of about 21 percent from the average CPA price throughout 2021.
Previously, at the end of 2021 there was also an increase in the selling price of 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG. While the latest price is based on the pertamina.com page, the latest selling price of 5.5 kg LPG at the agent level for the Kudus Regency and surrounding areas is IDR 88,000 per cylinder, while bright gas 12 kg or 12 kg LPG for the level of IDR 187,000 .
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