INDONESIA has a right to be proud as the world's largest archipelagic state. But this pride has a price. This nation, which is made up of tens of thousands of islands has long been known as a haven for smugglers. For them it is true to say wherever there is a price difference, there is chance to smuggle.

This is now true for this nation's fuel supply. Just look at the price of gas in Indonesia at Rp2,400 per liter. In Singapore, only a