Mega criticizes SBY over fuel shortages

CIREBON, West Java: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has criticized the administration's response to the ongoing fuel shortages.

Speaking at the opening of a party conference here on Saturday, she described the shortages as a "fuel crisis" that created a hardship for the people.

The former president, who was defeated in last year's presidential election by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, said it was the government's responsibility to resolve the fuel crisis.

She reminded her listeners that Susilo promised during the election campaign to ensure the availability of fuel for the people.

The PDI-P is the main opposition group in the House of Representatives. -- JP