THE fuel price increase was finally announced—and by a relatively significant amount. As of October 1, the new prices per liter will be Rp2,000 for kerosene, Rp4,300 for diesel oil and Rp4,500 for premium gasoline. Right from the start, it was apparent that the public disagreed with and disapproved of the price hike policy. Students and workers demonstrated their opposition. President Yudhoyono himself declared his unhappiness at having to m