Government Urges Public Not to Panic Buy, Subsidised Fuel Prices Guaranteed Not to Rise
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) asks the public to stay calm amid the Middle East conflict dynamics triggered by the Israel–US–Iran war. The government confirms that the price of subsidised fuel (BBM) will not rise and that stock availability remains secure.
ESDM spokesperson Dwi Anggia said the public should not worry about national energy supply. The government also urged the public not to engage in panic buying or excessive purchases, which could lead to shortages.
‘We would like to convey that the public should stay calm and not engage in panic buying,’ Dwi Anggia said in an official statement on Friday (6/3). He noted that energy stocks, especially BBM, remain sufficient to meet the public’s needs, particularly ahead of Idul Fitri. In addition, the government guarantees that subsidised BBM prices will not rise even as global oil prices fluctuate due to geopolitical developments.
The ESDM Ministry also reminded the public not to hoard BBM because such actions can disrupt distribution and trigger shortages in several regions.
On the other hand, the government continues to ensure BBM distribution to various regions runs smoothly so that the public’s energy needs are met. This step is taken to maintain stability of the national energy supply amid global uncertainty.
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