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        "id": 1671045,
        "msgid": "pan-says-jks-suggestion-to-raise-fuel-prices-does-not-align-with-latest-data-1775886646",
        "date": "2026-04-11 12:31:43",
        "title": "PAN Says JK's Suggestion to Raise Fuel Prices Does Not Align with Latest Data",
        "author": "Singgih Wiryono",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The National Mandate Party (PAN) has criticised former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's (JK) proposal to remove fuel subsidies, arguing that it is premature and inconsistent with current data showing sufficient fuel availability and moderate import dependency of 20% via the Strait of Hormuz. PAN leaders Bima Arya Sugiharto and Saleh Partaonan Daulay expressed concerns that such a move would burden the public and cause broader negative effects, while urging JK to voice his views directly to President Prabowo rather than through the media. This debate highlights tensions over fiscal policy and energy subsidies amid efforts to diversify import routes and manage the state budget deficit.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN)\nCentral Board, Bima Arya Sugiharto, stated that the suggestion by the\n10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla (JK), for the\ngovernment to raise fuel prices to save the budget does not align with\nthe latest data.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr JK\u2019s statement that the government should remove fuel subsidies\nis too hasty and does not match the latest data,\u201d Bima told Kompas.com\non Saturday (11\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Bima explained that not only is fuel availability currently\nsufficient, but Indonesia\u2019s dependence on raw fuel imports through the\nStrait of Hormuz remains moderate at 20%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government is currently taking steps to divert those sources\nthrough other routes,\u201d Bima said.<\/p>\n<p>Bima assessed that JK\u2019s proposal to remove subsidies would only\nburden the people and create other domino effects that would trouble the\npublic.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Bima, Deputy General Chairman of the PAN Central\nBoard, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, also commented on JK\u2019s criticism.<\/p>\n<p>He hoped that JK could provide his views directly to Prabowo, rather\nthan through social media or the mass media.<\/p>\n<p>According to Saleh, it is not appropriate for someone of JK\u2019s stature\nto deliver criticism through the mass media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet such open criticisms be made by ordinary citizens. Moreover,\neveryone knows that Mr JK is very devoted to and willing to sacrifice\nfor Indonesia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, JK stated that energy subsidies, particularly for fuel\n(BBM), would cause the state budget deficit to swell further and\naccumulate debt.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pan-says-jks-suggestion-to-raise-fuel-prices-does-not-align-with-latest-data-1775886646",
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