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