Pertalite / special photo
Jakarta, Spami-id.com - Merespons at the height of the world's raw oil price, the government is still still talking about Pertalite's rising prices. Arifin Tasrif
"The price of Pertalite is still being discussed with Mr. Airlangga," the Minister of ESDM Arifin Tasrif was quoted between Tuesday (16 / 8 / 2022).
Arifin Tasrif explained, the government had to change the president's rules first before the decision officially came out into a new policy regarding the changing price of fuel.
In addition, Arifin Tasrif also adds, the government will also socialize on the Pertalite price rise plan to reduce the panic of shopping society.
Until July 2022 Pertamina reported Pertalite consumption has penetrated 16.8 million killiters or is equivalent to 73.04 percent of the total quota set by 23 million kills. The high consumption rate is making the Pertalite quota only 6,2 million killiers.
If the government adds a fuel subsidy quota, plus Arifin tagrif, then the APBN load of subsidies can grow to over Rp600 trillion. But if the government does not add a fuel subsidy quota, then scarcity will occur in various gas stations that potentially ignite social unrest.
