{
  "id": 4591260,
  "title": "Subsidized LPG quota set to run out, energy council warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/subsidized-lpg-quota-set-to-run-out-energy-council-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:12:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/08/31/subsidized-lpg-quota-set-to-run-out-energy-council-warns.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Energy Council (DEN) has warned the government to intensify monitoring of subsidized 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, as consumption is expected to surpass the 2026 quota. DEN member Saleh Abdurrahman stated that stricter oversight is crucial to ensure the subsidy reaches only eligible households. He warned that the increasing price gap between subsidized and nonsubsidized LPG is prompting consumers to switch to the cheaper 3-kg canisters. Saleh emphasized the need for regional administrations to play a more significant role in monitoring distribution at the local level to keep the subsidy on track. He also suggested that Indonesia should transition to direct cash transfers for energy subsidies or adopt a fully closed scheme using national identity numbers, as seen in current data-driven initiatives.",
  "summary": "The National Energy Council (DEN) has called on the government to intensify supervision of subsidized 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution as consumption is projected to exceed the 2026 quota.",
  "key_points": [
    "DEN warns government to monitor subsidized LPG distribution intensively.",
    "Consumption expected to exceed 2026 quota, prompting price gap.",
    "Regional administrations urged to enhance local monitoring efforts."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Stricter oversight of subsidized LPG distribution is needed to keep the subsidy on track and prevent it from being exploited by ineligible consumers as price gaps drive demand.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}