Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif gives a signal that the rate electricity will rise in the near future. This is to save compensation from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) of Rp. 7 trillion – Rp. 16 trillion.
“Adjustments or reductions in the use of fuel and pressure from the state budget in the electricity sector, in the short term, the plan for implementing a tariff adjustment in 2022 is to save compensation of Rp. 7-Rp 16 trillion,” said Arifin in a Hearing Meeting (RDP) with Commission VII DPR RI, Wednesday ( 13/4).
On that occasion, Arifin also gave a signal that the price of Pertalite type of fuel oil (BBM) would rise amid a spike in world crude oil prices.
In addition, the government will also adjust the price of non-subsidized fuel according to the economic level. Thus, if the price of world crude oil rises, the price of non-subsidized fuel and Pertalite will automatically increase as well.
“As well as adjusting the price of non-subsidized fuel according to the economy whose market is for the upper middle class, adjusting the price of pertalite, diesel oil, and accelerating substitute fuels,” said Arifin.
He added that it will also be able to maintain fuel stocks in the long and short term amid the surge in world crude oil prices. In the short term, the government will ensure stocks during Ramadan and Lebaran are available to the public.
“We are monitoring and taking action against the misuse of BBM as well as maximizing the function of digitizing gas stations,” said Arifin.
(tdh/aud)
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