Kerosene shortage hits Bogor

Kerosene shortage hits Bogor

BOGOR: Hundreds of residents in Bogor regency have complained
about the scarcity of kerosene because many vendors have not
returned from their hometowns.

Meti, a resident of Karadenan village, Cibinong district, said
Tuesday that she had been unable to locate any vendors in her
village since two days before the Idul Fitri holiday. Therefore,
she had to buy kerosene from the cooperative at the military
office in Ciluar village. She usually bought five liters, but
this time bought 10, at Rp 1,000 per liter, as she was afraid
that the shortage would continue.

Zulkifli, a resident of Situ Udik, Cibungbulang village, said
that before Idul Fitri a liter of kerosene cost Rp 1,700. "Now it
is Rp 1,500 per liter but there is no supply," he grumbled.

According to Yati, a supplier of kerosene in Cinangneng
village, Ciampea district, a liter of kerosene in the area was
available at Rp 1,300 to Rp 1,500 per liter. --JP