Discussions on Pertalite Purchase Limits for Deciles 9 and 10

Plans to limit Pertalite purchases for residents in deciles 9 and 10 are currently drawing attention. This policy is part of the government’s efforts to ensure fuel subsidies are more targeted and not enjoyed by affluent segments of society.

However, as of mid-month, the policy is still under review. Citing cnnindonesia.com, Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary Roberth MV emphasized that his company continues to coordinate with the government and agencies directly involved in this policy

Who Are Deciles 9 and 10?

The term “decile” is used to group the population based on their level of well-being. There are 10 groups, ranging from decile 1 to decile 10.

Simply put, the higher the decile number, the higher the level of well-being of that group. The measurement is not based solely on salary, but also encompasses overall socioeconomic data.

Therefore, it can be assumed that the groups falling into deciles 9 and 10 are those with the highest levels of social and economic well-being.

Why Must Pertalite Be Rationed?

Fuel subsidies are essentially intended to help the public and ensure energy affordability. The issue is that, to date, the government believes the distribution of subsidized fuel still needs improvement to effectively reach all groups in need.

One option is to restrict Pertalite access for people in deciles 9 and 10. This means that people in these two deciles are required to switch to non-subsidized fuel.

Data Validity Remains a Challenge

One reason the government has not yet implemented Pertalite restrictions for deciles 9 and 10 is related to the accuracy of the data currently available.

The government does not want a policy aimed at improving the accuracy of subsidy distribution to inadvertently create other problems due to the misclassification of residents that does not reflect actual conditions. (source: antaranews.com)

In addition, implementation on the ground will certainly require a verification system capable of linking residents’ socioeconomic status to fuel transactions. Consequently, more time is needed to prepare the system and its mechanisms.

This policy is not merely about determining who is and isn’t allowed to purchase Pertalite, but also about ensuring the buyer identification process is accurate and easily implemented at all gas stations.

What Is the Current Situation Regarding Pertalite Purchases?

As long as there is no new decision regarding restrictions based on income deciles, the mechanism for purchasing Pertalite remains unchanged.

The government has currently implemented daily purchase limits for certain vehicles. Regular vehicles are limited to a Pertalite purchase quota of 50 liters per day. Meanwhile, buses and trucks are allowed a quota of up to 200 liters per day. (source: detikfinance.com)

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