TWO state-owned firms, Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) and Pertamina Gas (Pertagas), are fighting over the same business. A dispute has arisen over the construction of adjacent gas pipelines; the parties are holding each other's gas supply hostage in response. The dispute involves state oil and gas company Pertamina, which owns Pertagas.

The State-owned Enterprises Ministry is trying hard to resolve the conflict which dates back to 2012. Several option