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(Morning News) The British Financial Times reported on Monday (September 12) that Indonesian President Zoko was considering following India and China to buy oil from Russia to slow down the continuous pressure of Indonesia's energy costs.
Reuters reported that Zoko was asked during an interview with the Financial Times and was asked if Indonesia would buy oil from Russia. He said, "We always consider all options."
Zoko also said: "Of course, it depends on whether the oil output country gives us a better price."
The continuous expansion of energy subsidies brought tremendous financial pressure to the Indonesian government.The overwhelming Indonesian government announced on September 3 that it would increase fuel prices.Among them, the price of subsidy gasoline PERTALITE has been increased from 7650 Indonesian shields (about S $ 0.72) to 10,000 Indonesian shields (about S $ 0.94); diesel prices have increased from 5150 Indonesian shields per literThe increase of more than 30%; non -subsidized gasoline PERTAMAX also increased by 16%.
The price increase of fuel has aroused widespread attention and concerns from all parties.
Zoko said at the time: "Adjusting the price of fuel is a difficult decision, and said that this is the government's" final option ", and protests in all parts of the country.
Seven Kingdoms Group (G7) On September 2nd, it was announced that the "emergency" operation will be taken to implement the upper limit of the implementation of Russian oil to curb Russia to obtain huge benefits from the soaring oil prices.Buying Russian oil in the upper limit may be sanctioned by the United States.
The Indonesian Tourism Minister Sanddiaga said in August that Russia proposed to Indonesia to "sell oil to Indonesia 30%lower than the international market price" to Indonesia.. Indonesia's State -owned Petroleum Corporation later said that it is evaluating the risk of buying Russian oil.
