Gas LPG 3 kg Langka di Sejumlah Daerah | Kabar Siang tvOne

Summary

The video highlights the recent scarcity of 3kg LPG gas cylinders in various regions, including Toraja and Jakarta. The shortage has caused price increases, with some areas seeing prices rise to over 40,000 IDR per cylinder. The lack of supply is attributed to disruptions in distribution, particularly after long weekends and holidays. Local regulations, including a new rule requiring businesses to have a valid permit to sell the subsidized gas, are further complicating the situation. While some sellers adhere to normal prices, others are accused of price gouging, exacerbating the hardship for consumers in need of this essential commodity.

Takeaways

• 😀 LPG 3 kg gas cylinders are in short supply in several regions, including Toraja, North Sulawesi, and Tangerang, Banten.
• 😀 Due to the scarcity of 3 kg LPG cylinders, prices have skyrocketed, reaching up to 40,000 IDR per cylinder in Toraja.
• 😀 Long queues have been reported at LPG gas agencies in various areas, including Sawah Besar, Jakarta, where people are desperate to buy gas.
• 😀 Many households have visited multiple retailers and gas agencies to find available cylinders, only to encounter high prices and limited stock.
• 😀 Gas distributors cite high consumer demand and distribution delays due to public holidays as reasons for the scarcity.
• 😀 In Tangerang, the supply of 3 kg LPG cylinders has been reduced from 120 to 100 cylinders per day due to supply shortages.
• 😀 To combat the crisis, local authorities in Toraja held a market operation, allowing residents to buy gas at a subsidized price under strict regulations.
• 😀 The government has introduced a new regulation requiring all retailers of 3 kg LPG gas to have a business identification number (NIB), which has led to further supply issues.
• 😀 The regulation limiting the sale of subsidized gas in unauthorized retail locations is causing inconvenience, especially for small stores and elderly vendors who struggle with online systems.
• 😀 Despite price hikes from some vendors, some store owners, like Mas Rusli in Jakarta, continue to sell LPG gas at standard prices to avoid exploiting consumers during the scarcity.

Q & A

What caused the scarcity of 3 kg LPG gas cylinders in several regions of Indonesia?

The scarcity of 3 kg LPG gas cylinders in regions like Sulawesi Selatan, Tangerang, and Jakarta was caused by increased demand, disruptions in supply due to holiday seasons, and delays in distribution.

What are the current prices for 3 kg LPG gas cylinders in areas facing shortages?

In areas facing shortages, the prices of 3 kg LPG cylinders have surged, with some regions seeing prices as high as IDR 40,000 per cylinder.

How has the shortage affected local consumers, particularly housewives?

Local consumers, especially housewives, have been affected by the LPG shortage by waiting in long queues, visiting multiple stores, and finding the prices significantly higher than usual.

What has been the impact of the new regulation requiring LPG sellers to have an official permit?

The new regulation requiring sellers to have an official permit (NIB) has complicated the sale of LPG at small retail outlets, making it harder for some vendors to continue selling the product.

What steps have local authorities taken to address the LPG shortage?

Local authorities have initiated 'operation pasar' (market operations) to distribute LPG directly to residents in affected areas and have set limits on the number of cylinders that can be purchased to prevent hoarding.

How did the shortage affect the LPG distribution system in Jakarta, according to Mas Rusli?

Mas Rusli, a local shopkeeper in Jakarta, reported that his store was receiving a limited supply of LPG, often only 10 cylinders per day, and that the distributors cited a lack of shipments from Pertamina as a reason for the shortage.

What is the price range for a 3 kg LPG cylinder at Mas Rusli's store?

At Mas Rusli's store, the price of a 3 kg LPG cylinder is kept between IDR 20,000 and IDR 22,000, depending on the situation.

Why is Mas Rusli against raising prices despite the shortage?

Mas Rusli believes that raising prices would be inhumane, as LPG is an essential item for households, and he prefers to maintain the standard price to avoid exploiting customers in need.

What challenges do small vendors face with the new LPG sales regulations?

Small vendors face challenges with the new regulation because many do not have the necessary permits or the knowledge to navigate the bureaucratic process, making it difficult to sell LPG legally.

How do local vendors and authorities plan to ensure fair distribution of subsidized LPG?

Local authorities have implemented a system where residents must present their family cards to buy LPG, ensuring that the gas is distributed fairly and preventing hoarding or black-market sales.