Purchase of Subsidised Fuel Limited to 50 Litres per Day, Here is Bahlil's Explanation!

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed that the government has set regulations limiting the purchase of subsidised fuel oil (BBM), namely subsidised diesel or biosolar and Pertalite. Under this policy, private four-wheeled vehicles are limited to a maximum of 50 litres per day per vehicle.

Bahlil emphasised that this policy aims to encourage more prudent and targeted consumption of BBM. He assessed that the 50-litre daily limit is already sufficient for the needs of private vehicles in normal use.

“In our view as a former angkot driver, it is reasonable and prudent if filling a car with 50 litres in one day fills the tank for the day,” he stated during an online press conference on Tuesday (31/3).

He also urged the public to reduce BBM usage for non-essential needs.

Nevertheless, he stressed that the 50-litre daily limit does not apply to public transport vehicles or logistics trucks that have greater fuel requirements.

“This does not apply per car. This is for transport trucks or buses, because their needs are indeed greater,” said the Golkar Party politician.

Additionally, he assured that there has been no price adjustment for non-subsidised fuels such as Pertamax or high-quality diesel to date. The government, he said, is continuing to study the matter in line with the rapid fluctuations in global oil prices.

“What is clear is that there is no price adjustment, especially for subsidised ones,” he asserted.

He also emphasised that the energy policies adopted by the government always consider the interests of the public, particularly lower and middle-income groups. According to him, the President has given significant attention to ensure that the policies taken remain pro-people.

On the other hand, Bahlil reminded the public to be more prudent in receiving information, especially regarding government policies. He asked the public to refer only to official government sources to avoid information confusion.

“I ask all the public to hold information sourced from the government. We must also be smarter in managing information to remain stable,” he said.