Indonesia Pertamax Price Hike
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Indonesia's non-subsidized Pertamax fuel prices have surged, with Pertamax (RON 92) increasing to Rp16,250 per liter and Pertamax Green 95 to Rp17,000 per liter. This move aims to stabilize the rupiah and ease state budget pressure, though it prompts consumers to shift to cheaper alternatives like subsidized Pertalite.
Pertamax Price Hike's Main Impact is on Purchasing Power, Not Inflation: Indef
The primary consequence of the Pertamax fuel price increase is not inflation but a blow to public purchasing power, according to the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef). The hike disproportionately affects the middle class, who are the main consumers of this fuel. M. Rizal Taufikurahman, head of Indef's Center for Macroeconomics and Finance, explained that amid rising intere…
Pertamax Sales Predicted to Drop 10 Percent
The sale of Pertamax, a non-subsidized fuel, is projected to decrease by 10% as consumers are expected to shift to the more affordable Pertalite following a recent price hike. Yayan Satyakti, an econo…
Pertamax Price Hike May Strain Middle-Class Budgets, Economist Warns
The price of Indonesia's non-subsidized Pertamax fuel has seen a significant increase, with RON 92 rising from Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per liter and Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) from Rp12,900 to Rp17,000 p…
Pertamax Price Hike and the Fate of the Middle Class
Indonesia's non-subsidized fuel, Pertamax, has seen a significant price hike, increasing from Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per liter. This sharp rise, coupled with the stable price of the subsidized Pertalite…