Diesel Dearth

Since the hike in fuel prices, there have been signs that industry is buying diesel fuel meant for the general public. And now there's a scarcity.

May 15, 2001

Jupri constantly complains. For the last two weeks, the garbage truck driver has had to endure long queues whenever he wanted to buy diesel fuel. Starting last month, there have been queues for diesel at his regular gas station near Bantargebang, Bekasi, even at night. But as of two weeks ago, the sign 'No Diesel' is posted nearly every day soon after lunchtime. In order to fill up, he has to speed off to the Citeureup area, near Bogor, and even th

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