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        "msgid": "mp-highlights-subsidised-fertiliser-distribution-delays-amid-fuel-shortages-in-several-regions-1778579606",
        "date": "2026-05-12 16:00:35",
        "title": "MP Highlights Subsidised Fertiliser Distribution Delays Amid Fuel Shortages in Several Regions",
        "author": "Danu Damarjati",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "Indonesian MP Alex Indra Lukman has raised concerns over delays in subsidised fertiliser distribution caused by shortages of subsidised diesel fuel in various regions, exacerbating challenges for farmers. He proposes treating fertiliser transport trucks with the same priority as Pertamina's fuel tankers, especially in disaster-affected areas like West Sumatra, to ensure timely delivery under the new Ministry of Agriculture Regulation No. 15 of 2025. These disruptions threaten crop yields and Indonesia's food self-sufficiency goals under President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita agenda.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives, Alex Indra Lukman, has highlighted the hindrance to\nsubsidised fertiliser distribution due to shortages of subsidised diesel\nfuel in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>For West Sumatra, Alex noted that the situation is worsened by areas\nnot fully recovering from last year\u2019s end-of-year disaster.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSubsidised fertiliser transport should be treated on par with\nPertamina tanker trucks carrying fuel when passing through\ndisaster-affected roads, amid the recent surge in queues at fuel\nstations,\u201d Alex stated in his remarks on Tuesday (12\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This policy is also seen as supporting the implementation of Ministry\nof Agriculture Regulation No.\u00a015 of 2025 on the Governance of Subsidised\nFertilisers (determination, procurement, distribution, and\nsupervision).<\/p>\n<p>Alex explained that the latest regulation aims to shorten the\ndistribution chain, from the distributor\u2019s warehouse (PUD) in Line 2\ndirectly to the Complete Fertiliser Kiosk (KPL) in Line 4.<\/p>\n<p>Although the subsidised fertiliser distribution mechanism has been\nstreamlined by regulation, the lack of subsidised diesel is viewed as a\nnew challenge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not let this become a factor hindering farmers from receiving\nfertiliser on time at Line 4, which is the frontline of subsidised\nfertiliser distribution,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>This is because fertilisation schedules are tied to plant growth\nstages.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, applying fertiliser outside the schedule could\ndisrupt harvest yields.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, Alex emphasised that fertiliser availability must be\nensured at all Line 4 points every planting season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelays in fertilisation will impact harvest results, ultimately\naffecting the food self-sufficiency target, which is part of President\nPrabowo Subianto\u2019s Asta Cita,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, fuel shortages were reported in several regions of\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>In Palangkaraya City, Central Kalimantan, shortages lasted for\nseveral days.<\/p>\n<p>Fuel shortages also occurred in Labuan Bajo for several days.<\/p>\n<p>These shortages not only hampered land transport but also disrupted\noperations of wooden boats and speedboats.<\/p>",
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