Govt mulling Pertalite sales curb for wealthiest 20%
Reports of fuel subsidy misuse amid rising consumption toward potentially overshooting the 2026 quotas have prompted the government to launch an active review of its policy, so that targeted consumers benefit from subsidized fuels.
Reports of fuel subsidy misuse and rising consumption have led the Indonesian government to review its policy regarding Pertalite gasoline sales. Pertalite, classified as a special assignment fuel type (JBKP), is intended for consumers in the highest socioeconomic deciles. However, concerns have arisen over the accuracy of beneficiary data, which is crucial for ensuring that subsidies reach the intended recipients.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the government is actively reviewing the policy, with the main challenge being the validity of the decile-based criteria. The government is working to prevent technical errors that could undermine the policy's objectives. They are continuously checking these deciles to ensure that the subsidy reaches its target recipients.
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