Parliament Cuts Fuel Allowance for Echelon I, II, and III Officials to Save Costs

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Secretary General of the DPR, Indra Iskandar, revealed that his office is reducing the fuel oil (BBM) allocation for civil servants (ASN) who use operational vehicles. This measure aligns with the government’s efforts to save fuel amid the energy crisis resulting from the Middle East conflict. “We are focusing on ASN. So, currently, temporarily, the fuel allocation is being reduced by one day per week for those using operational vehicles at echelon I, echelon II, and some echelon III,” said Indra, when asked for confirmation on Friday (27/3/2026). Nevertheless, he added that the General Bureau of the DPR Secretary General, which manages operational vehicles, has already conducted a study related to fuel savings. “Reducing the fuel allocation,” he emphasised. Meanwhile, Indra also disclosed that the DPR will implement energy savings in every building. “Certainly, for the evening, there will be restrictions on lighting in every building. This will be shortened to 6 PM. Every day, there will be a task force to monitor the rooms,” Indra added.