Deputy Head of Commission XII in Parliament Calls on Public to Report Subsidised Fuel Misuse: Go Viral

Deputy Chair of Commission XII in the House of Representatives Bambang Haryadi has called on the public to help monitor the distribution of subsidised fuel, including diesel. Bambang urged citizens not to fear reporting misuse of subsidised fuel.

Bambang stated that subsidised fuel is frequently misused by individuals seeking profit. He highlighted the significant price difference between subsidised fuel and industrial-grade fuel.

“Do not let subsidised diesel intended by the government for small businesses, farmers and fishermen be stolen by individuals, so that our fishermen in Puger District often experience fuel shortages because the diesel is being diverted,” said Bambang, a legislator from Jember, East Java.

Bambang noted that these individuals engage in fuel diversion from areas near plantations and mining operations. He also revealed the modus operandi of these thefts.

“If fuel is filled in the morning, by 5 o’clock in the evening it is closed with a sign saying fuel is exhausted. Do not be easily fooled. Pay attention at night. If they turn off the CCTV at night and suddenly a vehicle enters, that is usually their attempt to siphon fuel from the petrol station tank to somewhere else,” he said.

He emphasised that the public should not fear reporting suspicious findings related to subsidised fuel. He called on citizens to report such diversion attempts to him.

“If necessary, report to me. Please video record it, please go viral with it. Do not fear the Electronic Information and Transactions Law because the Electronic Information and Transactions Law is now permitted to uphold justice,” said Bambang.

“As long as there is no malicious intent or it is to uncover crime, there is no problem. But if we record someone, take unflattering pictures and spread them and then create threats, that can then be prosecuted,” he added.