Jero was reluctant to raise the price of fuel subsidies

Michael Augustine

Sindonews.com -Minister of energy and Mineral resources (DEMR), Jero Wacik said, the Government is still not willing to raise the price of fuel (BBM) subsidies.

According to him, the current Government is only doing business to keep saving FUEL subsidies quota does not pass through the quota. "Now this Government has not intention of raising fuel prices. But the intention of saving, "Jero said after the launch of comic energy efficient Electricity Museum, Jakarta, Thursday (14/3/2013).

As is known, in 2013, the FUEL subsidy quota set for 46 million tonnes (TOS). Predicted many parties, the quota would be broken up to 50 million KL when the price of fuel subsidies which are currently Rp 4,500 per liter is not offered up.

Jero, the plan reveals increase in fuel price subsidies will inevitably trigger political noise. Last year, the Government had planned to raise the price of fuel subsidies, but not condoned the House of representatives (DPR).

"Last year we plan to right price, right naikin baseball agreed his HOUSE. Now all say so. If you want to kick up again later offered up, "he said.

Therefore, the Democratic Party from the Minister chose to focus on the energy saving action. "Once again, Let's save energy. That's it, "demolished him.

Earlier, the HOUSE approved the increase still objected to state price of fuel subsidies on FUEL imports this year despite the very pressing trade balance. The reason is, this year's base rate for electricity (TDL) has offered up, inflation is already high at the beginning of the year will be higher if the price of fuel subsidies are also rising.

"If you think we are, at this time not right to raise the price of fuel subsidies in 2013 because we promise raised prices TDL first. Price increases (FUEL subsidy), we do not agree to this year, "said a member of the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES Commission VII, Bobby Rizaldi, yesterday.

Apart from increasing inflation rate, connect members of Parliament from Golkar Party Faction, the rise in the price of fuel subsidies is feared will cause social unrest that could disrupt political stability.

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