Gasoline and mineral water

Gasoline and mineral water

From Koran Tempo

The fuel price increases that took effect on March 1 have
triggered protests, as well as arguments for and against the
policy. Most of those who object to the policy point to the
accompanying rise in prices of other goods as a result of higher
fuel prices.

Those who understand the policy think the government was right
to raise fuel prices. The price of premium gasoline per liter is
lower than that of mineral water. When mineral water prices are
raised nobody protests, though water is a vital necessity.

Because the level of prosperity of Indonesians is generally
very low, the impact of the fuel price increases is felt very
strongly. In fact, in countries like India fuel is more expensive
than mineral water.

Therefore, all the brawls among legislators, protests by
students and demonstrations by members of the public are not
necessary. Let us help the government improve public welfare,
fight corruption and overcome the protracted economic crisis. Let
us unite to make progress.

IVAN AZIS
Jakarta