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    "data": {
        "id": 1636949,
        "msgid": "not-a-restriction-bahlil-asks-citizens-to-use-energy-wisely-1774533112",
        "date": "2026-03-26 20:25:00",
        "title": "Not a Restriction, Bahlil Asks Citizens to Use Energy Wisely",
        "author": "Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has clarified that the government is not imposing restrictions on fuel purchases amid Middle East conflicts disrupting global energy supplies, instead urging the public to use energy judiciously according to their needs. He warned against panic buying and hoarding by individuals or industries, emphasising the importance of cooperation to maintain national energy stability, and assured that Indonesia's supplies remain adequate without relying on imports for diesel fuel. This approach highlights the government's strategy to manage resources efficiently during global uncertainties while prioritising public welfare.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources\n(ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the government has not yet\nestablished restrictions on the purchase of fuel oil (BBM) amid the\nMiddle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the government is currently only encouraging the\npublic to use energy wisely, that is, in accordance with their\nneeds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to convey that please use energy wisely. Please (BBM at)\npetrol stations is not for industry, please use it prudently,\u201d he said\nduring a working visit in Karanganyar, Central Java, on Thursday\n(26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He also reminded that no parties should take advantage of the\nsituation by buying BBM in large quantities to resell it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf one day, for example, 30 litres, 40 litres is enough. No need for\npanic buying. There is no need for that. So use it as needed,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not let there still be queues at petrol stations, trucks queuing.\nEven though the contents are not for transport, but after that they\nqueue, after that they sell it again,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>In the current situation, once again, Bahlil asked all parties to act\nwisely in facing the global crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil also reminded unscrupulous individuals engaging in hoarding to\nstop such practices and prioritise public interests.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the government cannot work alone in maintaining\nenergy supply stability, so awareness and cooperation from all elements\nof society are needed.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the national energy supply situation, he assured that\nIndonesia is not yet in an emergency condition.<\/p>\n<p>He guaranteed that the national energy supply is still sufficient to\nmeet public needs amid global turmoil.<\/p>\n<p>Such as diesel fuel (BBM), which no longer relies on imports.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/not-a-restriction-bahlil-asks-citizens-to-use-energy-wisely-1774533112",
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