The Governor of North Sumatra, Edy Rahmayadi, ensured that the supply of 3 kilograms (kg) of subsidized LPG gas in this area had been fulfilled or controlled, which had previously been considered rare.

Edy Rahmayadi admitted that there had been a limited supply of 3 kilograms of LPG gas in four districts/cities in North Sumatra, namely Medan City, Deli Serdang Regency, Binjai City and Langkat Regency.

"Yesterday, there was no supply problem, shortages in certain places, not overall. However, the supply has been smooth," said Edy Rahmayadi, after the North Sumatra forkompimda meeting, in Medan, reported by ANTARA, Monday, July 31.

The former Pangdam I Bukit Barisan explained that currently all supplies have been met with quotas in four districts/cities. So that there are no problems related to the supply of LPG gas.

"That was fulfilled 357,000 melon gas cylinders (3 kg) for 212 thousand needs. So that in terms of quota there is no problem, we see that the people do not question it. Because the gas cylinders have been fulfilled," said Edy.

Gurbernur also explained that the condition of the shortage of LPG gas supply was an opportunity for individuals to seek greater profits. Therefore, his party will anticipate and take precautions.

"Usually our people take the opportunity in a narrow manner, it has been resolved by the Kapolda. The Kapolda swiftly completed it in Deli Serdang Regency. The person is in the process at the Regional Police," said Edy Rahmayadi.

Meanwhile, North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Agung Setya Imam Effendi, revealed that his party is collaborating with relevant policy makers to carry out legal supervision and action against those who are against the law related to the distribution of 3 kg LPG gas.

"We ensure that this 3 kg gas cylinder reaches the community, in accordance with existing regulations. Against the law one by one, we will prove it. We will process and continue the legal mechanism," said Agung.

Previously, the North Sumatra Regional Police and the Medan Polrestabes managed to arrest three people who mixed hundreds of 3 kg subsidized LPG cylinders in Medan, North Sumatra,

The LPG base raid was carried out on Thursday (27/7) night and was found by officers of the three perpetrators carrying out subsidized gas mixing activities to non-subsidized gases to be ready for distribution.


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