ESDM Ministry declares South Kalimantan fuel quota fulfilled

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BANJARMASIN, S Kalimantan: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) stated that the fuel quota for South Kalimantan is fulfilled, AntaranewsKalsel reported.

“We obtained the statement when consulted to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta some time ago,” said a member of Commission III of South Kalimantan DPRD Drs H Fikri when receiving students protesting in Banjarmasin on Thursday.

“A similar statement to the ministry is from Pertamina as the government’s operator in handling fuel,” continued the Commission III member who also in charge of mining and energy.

Based on the statement of the Ministry of ESDM and Pertamina, he said, the people in South Kalimantan should not fret or worry about the fuel quota.

Regarding the frequent fuel scarcity in the province, such as subsidized premiums, the Democratic Party legislator called on all parties, especially the relevant apparatus, to conduct more strict supervision of the distribution.

He also requested strict action against those who proved to play or misuse the fuel.

Regarding the students protest on fuel price hike recently, he stated, will discuss in Commission III to immediately invite Pertamina to know the clarity of the issues, including the issue of quotas.

“In a hearing with Pertamina later, we will involve students so they also know the real issues of quotas, as well as the distribution and increase in fuel prices,” said Fikri.