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