Fuel Price Hike: PO Agra Mas Still Maintains Bus Ticket Prices

WONOGIRI, KOMPAS.com – The recent rise in non-subsidised fuel prices has made transportation business operators wary of potential fare adjustments. However, the government has so far maintained the subsidised diesel price used by public transport vehicles such as buses. This situation is seen as crucial for preserving the operational stability of bus companies (PO), including PO Agra Mas, which relies on diesel as its fleet’s primary fuel. Owner and President Director of PO Agra Mas, David Ariawan, views the government’s policy of keeping diesel prices steady as having a positive impact on public transport operations. “Currently, diesel prices haven’t risen, meaning the government is maintaining them at the current level. As long as the price can be held steady, I think that’s already quite helpful. Because in the past, in previous years, when fuel prices were increased, there would naturally be fare hikes,” said David in Wonogiri on Monday (4/5/2026). According to him, fare increases are essentially unavoidable if fuel prices truly adjust. “That can’t be avoided. With the current situation where prices haven’t risen yet, we can still hold on more or less,” he stated. David emphasised that if fuel prices do rise, all bus companies will adjust fares in a relatively uniform manner. “There will definitely be fare adjustments, and it’s not just our PO. All bus POs will use the same formula,” he said. “The amount will be roughly similar, with slight variations; eventually, at a certain point, they’ll be the same. For some POs, it might go up and down, but in the end, it’ll even out. Yes, a difference of Rp10,000 to Rp20,000,” he added. Nevertheless, he hopes fuel prices remain stable to avoid affecting the public’s purchasing power. “The hope is that it doesn’t change, because certainly in the first 3-6 months, there would be a drop in purchasing power. Later, as people adjust to the increase, it will lessen,” he said.