THE 3-kilogram melon-shaped LPG canister in his home kitchen made Roni wary. “I’m afraid of explosion,” said this Bekasi resident. Last week, Roni was seeking a hose and regulator from the authorized agent for PT Pertamina. “Actually they’re in good condition. But I’d rather buy new ones,” said the 29-year-old man. “For safety’s sake.”

Last Wednesday, a program for the sale of 3-kilogram LPG cylinder hoses and regulators was