The Politics of Oil Price Rises
Tuesday, June 1, 2004
THE world crude oil price has risen and the dollar is strengthening, so who should bear the burden? Most fuel in Indonesia comes from imports and must be paid for in dollars. So if fuel prices are kept in line, prices should also rise, adding to the burden of consumers. If not, it would mean the government paying out extra for subsidies, upsetting the governments spending plans. The public will eventually feel the effects of either of these choic
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