BPH Migas Urges Students to Oversee Targeted Subsidised Fuel Distribution
The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) is encouraging active participation from students to monitor the distribution of subsidised fuel and compensation to ensure it is targeted correctly and not misused.
Participatory oversight has become crucial due to the increasing price disparity between subsidised and non-subsidised fuel. “I entrust all students across the Republic of Indonesia to work hand-in-hand in monitoring the allocated quota of subsidised fuel so that its distribution is effective, targeted, and supports the economic activities of the rightful community,” stated the Head of BPH Migas, Wahyudi Anas, in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.
Wahyudi explained that subsidised fuel represents the state’s commitment to those in need. The government has established specific categories for subsidy recipients; if the subsidy is utilised by ineligible groups, the rights of the intended recipients will be diminished.
He added that members of the Islamic Student Association (HMI) also have a role in preventing the misuse of subsidised fuel and compensation to achieve national energy independence and self-sufficiency. “Therefore, oversight must be continuously strengthened through collaboration among all stakeholders. BPH Migas, along with relevant ministries, agencies, local governments, businesses, law enforcement, and the public, share the same responsibility: ensuring every litre of subsidised fuel truly reaches those entitled to it,” said Wahyudi.
During a discussion themed “National Energy Security in the Downstream Sector: The Role of Youth in Ensuring Energy Distribution Justice,” Wahyudi emphasised that energy distribution justice is achieved through equal access across Indonesia, including in the outermost, remote, and underdeveloped (3T) regions. “The government continues to oversee the implementation of the One Price Fuel Programme as a manifestation of the state’s presence in providing equitable energy access for communities in 3T areas,” he added.
Wahyudi also expressed appreciation to the Executive Board of the Islamic Student Association (PB HMI) for organising the Energy Discussion Forum. He noted that such forums serve as positive dialogue spaces between the government and the younger generation.
Echoing this sentiment, the Chairman of Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Bambang Patijaya, emphasised that monitoring subsidised fuel distribution requires synergy from all stakeholders. He stated that law enforcement, BPH Migas, local governments, and Commission XII are working together to ensure the fuel reaches those in need and to prevent unauthorised parties from profiting from the price difference.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Indonesian National Oil and Gas Entrepreneurs Association (Hiswana Migas), Rachmad Muhamadiyah, stated that his organisation is committed to complying with all applicable regulations. As the frontline of energy distribution, Hiswana Migas aims to uphold all government-mandated operational standards.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of PB HMI, Bagas Kurniawan, noted that energy subsidies are a highly strategic policy affecting both public welfare and national financial management. Consequently, monitoring the distribution of subsidised fuel must be a collective concern to ensure the benefits are felt by the rightful population. HMI also supports efforts to prevent the misuse of fuel subsidies and encourages energy self-sufficiency.