Short on Gas Networks
Household gas connections reach just 15 percent of the target. The program faces numerous obstacles and requires substantial capital.
Muhammad Hafiz, a 34-year-old resident of Grand Depok City, West Java, has not purchased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders since 2021. He now relies on a household gas network, or jargas, to power his family's energy needs. The idea to connect to the gas network came from his neighborhood association leaders, who informed him that Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) was offering free installation of pipes and connection to the stove. Hafiz found the offer appealing and decided to switch to the network.
Since the installation, Hafiz has stopped using LPG cylinders and now pays a monthly gas bill ranging from Rp120,000 to Rp150,000 (approximately US$6.7-8.4). This expense is lower than what he used to spend, which was between Rp210,000 and Rp240,000 (US$11.8-13.5) on 12 kilogram Bright Gas cylinders. The convenience and cost savings of the gas network have made a significant difference in Hafiz's daily life.
Using the gas network has made cooking in his kitchen much more convenient. He simply turns a valve on the meter to turn the gas on or off, eliminating the need to purchase and carry cylinders home from neighborhood shops or convenience stores. The network has also provided additional storage space in his kitchen, as his family no longer needs to keep a primary or spare cylinder on hand.
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