Saving Energy Together

Oil prices have breached the US$100 level. Measures like Iran’s gasoline rationing should be seriously considered.

February 26, 2008

THE danger is right in front of our eyes and the government must not remain silent. Delaying energy saving programs could be fatal. The price of crude oil in world markets has stabilized at around US$90-100 per barrel. As a result, fuel subsidies have risen sharply. This can be seen from the bill amending the State Budget, in which the fuel and electricity subsidies total Rp161.2 trillion, a more than twofold rise compared with the 2008 State Bud

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