Fair fuel price policy suggested

From Koran Tempo

With the planned fuel price increase shortly, I would like to suggest a fair fuel price policy by following the principle of price differentials.

Higher fuel prices should be paid for the comfort of excessive fuel consumption by the high income group, whereas low income people should not bear the burden of fuel price increase.

Public transport and two-wheel motor vehicles should not be subjected to any withdrawal of fuel subsidies; private car owners should shoulder the load instead.

The abolition of fuel subsidies and their transfer to the education and health sectors, however, are likely to become empty slogans if there is no auditing of the funds, which are likely to disappear.

The absence of general price hikes, the increased use of public transport, and a relief to traffic congestion will be the measurable effect of a reduced use of private cars, while maintaining fuel prices for low-income groups.

HOTMA HUTAURUK Bekasi, West Java