Students protest fuel shortage in Manado

Students protest fuel shortage in Manado

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of students of Manado University staged a demonstration, demanding local authorities and the state-owned Pertamina solve the fuel shortage that has affected the province over the last two weeks.

The students also asked local police to conduct a raid on those who were hoarding fuel, thereby causing the fuel shortage and the subsequent price hike.

Following the demonstration, representatives from the students, the local Pertamina office, local police and the provincial legislative council met to discuss the fuel crisis in the province.

The price of kerosene has risen drastically to Rp 1,500 per liter from Rp 550 because of the fuel shortage. --Antara