Kubu Raya regent seeks urgent solution as fuel shortage disrupts economy
Kubu Raya, Thekabarnews.com—The Kubu Raya Regent, West Kalimantan, Sujiwo, has promised again to fix the fuel shortage. Rising prices are hurting coastal communities in the area. Sujiwo said on...
Kubu Raya, Thekabarnews.com—The Kubu Raya Regent, West Kalimantan, Sujiwo, has promised again to fix the fuel shortage. Rising prices are hurting coastal communities in the area.
Sujiwo said on Wednesday, March 18, during a trip to Rasau Jaya, that the shortage has been going on for three to four days. He said it has made life very hard. In particular, getting around and the cost of basic goods have become more difficult.
“The lack of goods has had a big effect, especially since the cost of moving things by water has gone up by about 30 percent,” Sujiwo said.
It costs more to move things around. As a result, prices for basic goods in coastal areas like Batu Ampar and Kubu have gone up. These areas rely heavily on river transport to get things done. Therefore, they are especially vulnerable to problems with fuel supply.
“The prices of basic goods go up when transportation expenses go up. This situation is very stressful for the community,” Sujiwo said.
The Kubu Raya administration has made it a priority to make fuel distribution more normal. The aim is so that prices stay stable for consumers.
Sujiwo remarked that the main goal is still to get the supply back to normal. Especially so that transportation expenses can go back down to normal levels.
The administration also wants to find a better way to give out fuel subsidies in the future. The proposed system will need to work with the Fisheries Office and the Agriculture Office, among others. The goal is to make sure that the right people get the subsidies.
“We will make a distribution system that obeys the rules, like following the right agencies’ advice and following administrative procedures,” he said.
Sujiwo also told Pertamina to pay more attention to how fuel is distributed. This step is important, especially since demand is likely to go up before the holidays.
He instructed all relevant parties to act quickly and correctly to prevent further issues from arising. He then said that making sure there is always enough fuel is important. Such action is necessary for keeping the economy stable and protecting the jobs of people who live on the coast.
People who have been to Kubu Raya say that the situation there is a sign of bigger problems getting fuel to Indonesia’s remote and coastal areas. In these areas, relying on waterways for logistics makes supply shortages even worse.
The Kubu Raya administration is trying to stabilize the situation. However, people are still hoping for quick changes that will lower the cost of living. They also hope to get the economy back to normal.
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