Fuel Price Increase will Improve Infrastructure, Official Says

State-owned gas and oil firm Pertamina proposed that people who have not paid their vehicle tax should not be allowed to purchase subsidized fuel.

Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has called related authorities to ensure enough supplies of subsidized fuel is available for fishermen.

President Jokowi is reluctant to talk much about the plan to increase the price of subsidized fuels, Pertalite and Solar.

The prices of subsidized fuels, Pertalite and Solar, reportedly will increase tomorrow, September 1.

Indonesia's economic recovery could be affected by the increase in subsidized fuel prices, Director of Celios Bhima Yudhistira has argued.

Experts give their views if the government eventually decides to raise the prices of subsidized fuel sold by state-energy firm Pertamina.

Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said the government has not yet decided to increase the prices of subsidized fuel.

The government is set to issue a revised regulation regarding the use of subsidized fuel and hints cars over 2,000cc must purchase other fuels.

Presidential main expert staffer confirmed that the trial run of the distribution of subsidized fuel, Pertalite and Solar, will take effect on July 1.

Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs official said the government's plan to increase the price of subsidized fuels and LPG must be executed soon