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        "id": 1815014,
        "msgid": "subsidized-fuel-policy-helps-safeguard-purchasing-power-1782035410",
        "date": "2026-06-21 15:34:24",
        "title": "Subsidized fuel policy helps safeguard purchasing power",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "An Indonesian policy observer has praised the government's decision to maintain subsidised fuel prices, arguing it protects public purchasing power and controls inflation. The commentary highlights that logistics and goods distribution remain heavily dependent on subsidised fuel, meaning non-subsidised fuel price adjustments have limited impact on essential commodity costs. The government is also urged to strengthen economic incentives to support the middle class amid global economic challenges.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThe policy reflects the government\u2019s commitment to the broader\npublic,\u201d Rahman said here on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the public transportation and goods distribution\nsectors, which form the backbone of the economy, remain heavily\ndependent on subsidized fuel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision not to increase subsidized fuel prices is appropriate\nbecause it can help maintain people\u2019s purchasing power and contain\ninflationary pressures,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Rahman explained that the distribution of goods and services across\nIndonesia still relies predominantly on subsidized fuel. As a result,\nadjustments to the price of Pertamax, a non-subsidized fuel product,\nwould not significantly affect logistics costs or the prices of\nessential commodities.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, increases in Pertamax prices are primarily driven\nby economic factors in the energy sector, including higher global crude\noil prices influenced by international geopolitical developments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also encourage the government to continue ensuring that\nsubsidized fuel supplies remain available and easily accessible to the\npublic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further called on the government to strengthen policy packages and\neconomic incentives that can support business activities and bolster\npurchasing power, particularly among the middle class, which plays a\ncrucial role in driving national economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn that way, the purchasing power and economic activities of the\nmiddle class can be maintained amid various global economic challenges,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to launch B50 biodiesel policy on July 1 to\ncut imports<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Purbaya says premium fuel hike to have \u2018minimal\u2019\ninflation impact<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Mario, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/subsidized-fuel-policy-helps-safeguard-purchasing-power-1782035410",
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