Use of unleaded fuel

Use of unleaded fuel

It is really good news to hear about the proposed and planned
introduction of unleaded fuel. I also guess that this will be a
much-discussed matter soon. My personal opinion is that there are
three matters that should be well-considered when implementing
this positive project. First, the government should establish
clear regulations concerning the phasing out of leaded fuel. For
example, they should make it mandatory for carmakers to install
the correct equipment for use of unleaded fuel by a certain date.

Second, I think, from economical point of view, that leaded
fuel should not be replaced completely, so that older cars can
still be used. As we all know, the production of new cars also
consumes a great amount of energy. And third, referring to the
statement from Pertamina's President, Faisal Abda'oe I rather
think that, as it is done in most European countries, the price
for the existing leaded fuel should be raised slightly, so that
the price for unleaded fuel can be significantly lowered.
Consequently, the current fuel pays for the investments needed to
produce the new fuel. This also means that everybody funds the
new fuel equally, thus providing a great incentive for everybody
to invest into the slightly higher cost for catalytic equipment
that is required to run a car on unleaded fuel, leading this
project toward a fast, widespread acceptance and realization.

ENRICO BAECHLE

Kuta, Bali