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        "msgid": "prabowo-insists-subsidised-fuel-prices-will-not-rise-we-will-maintain-them-for-the-little-people-1775641923",
        "date": "2026-04-08 15:58:01",
        "title": "Prabowo Insists Subsidised Fuel Prices Will Not Rise: We Will Maintain Them for the Little People",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has assured that Indonesia's domestic fuel supply remains robust despite the US-Israel conflict with Iran, and the government will not increase subsidised fuel prices to protect the poor. Speaking at a government meeting, he outlined short-term measures to manage consumption over the next critical 12 months, emphasising alternative sourcing options beyond the Strait of Hormuz and praising his economic ministers for their effective handling of the situation. Prabowo stressed that subsidies are reserved for 80% of the population in need, urging the wealthy to pay market rates instead.",
        "content": "<p>President Prabowo Subianto stated that the domestic fuel supply\nremains sufficiently strong amid the turmoil of the US-Israel war\nagainst Iran. Prabowo emphasised that the government will not raise the\nprice of subsidised fuel.<\/p>\n<p>He conveyed this during a briefing at the government working meeting\nin the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, on Wednesday (8\/4\/2026).\nPrabowo said the government has prepared several measures to address\npotential fuel crisis threats over the next year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of these measures have already been announced to control fuel\nconsumption in the short term. What I consider critical is the next\nyear, the next 12 months. After 12 months, we will be very strong. We\nwill explain the measures later,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo stated that the domestic fuel supply is not significantly\naffected by Iran\u2019s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to him,\nthe Indonesian government can still seek other alternatives to secure\nthe domestic fuel supply.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut the main point now is that we are ready, we are strong in facing\nthis year, the conditions, because our oil and gas sources do not pass\nthrough the Strait of Hormuz too much. We can find other alternatives\nbesides our very strong domestic strength,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo also praised the performance of his economic sector ministers\nregarding this matter. He received reports from his subordinates that\nthe supply situation is sufficiently secure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a period that we must overcome together, but we thank my\nteam, my economic ministers, thank you. They reported, \u2018Sir, relax\u2019,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo then emphasised that there will be no increase in the price\nof subsidised fuel. On the other hand, he prohibited wealthy individuals\nfrom consuming subsidised fuel, which is intended only for the poor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the subsidised fuel, we will maintain it for the little people,\nwe will maintain it for 80 percent of our people. But at the right time,\nfor the strong people, the rich people, yes, if they want to use\nexpensive petrol, they must pay the market price. You\u2019ve already become\nrich and still ask for subsidies? No, we protect the poor,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-insists-subsidised-fuel-prices-will-not-rise-we-will-maintain-them-for-the-little-people-1775641923",
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