Kerosene shortage in Palu

Kerosene shortage in Palu

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Residents of the provincial capital, Palu, have complained about the kerosene shortage that has hit the city over the last few days.

"We have had difficulty in finding kerosene in the city. Several retailers and distributors that still have stocks have raised the price by between 25 percent and 50 percent," said Suhartini, resident of the Petobo housing compound in the city.

Rosnah and Nita, residents of Tatura Subdistrict, called on the local office of state-owned Pertamina to provide fresh supplies of kerosene in order to avoid public unrest.

Suhartoto, head of the Pertamina fuel depot in the city declined to comment on the shortage. --Antara