Solution to diesel oil scarcity

Solution to diesel oil scarcity

From Warta Kota

As an Indonesian citizen residing in Jakarta, I feel concerned about Pertamina's predicament in seeking a solution to reductions in the diesel oil subsidy.

As a matter of fact, the government's efforts to clamp down on diesel oil smuggling and to reduce its subsidy have been somewhat satisfactory, but they apparently have not yet given serious thought to the consequences that may arise.

Selling price differences have resulted in unfair practices: certain parties buy diesel oil from filling stations to be resold to the industrial sector at a price lower than the government- dictated price (Rp 900).

With regard to this situation, we would like to offer some suggestions:

First, take strict measures against those who smuggle diesel oil out of Indonesian territories.

Second, step up supervision and control pertaining to permits for the traffic of barges and tankers carrying oil, including monitoring request and delivery orders.

Third, control intake and output (check average daily need of each filling station).

Fourth, purchases of diesel oil must not exceed a vehicle's tank capacity.

Fifth, differences in the selling price, either for private cars or the industrial sector, must be abolished.

Sixth, in compensation for the price difference, the government must impose a tax on diesel oil in accordance with the prevailing regulation.

DEP

Jakarta