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Indonesia’s work-from-home policy has cut subsidised fuel use by 9%, says minister
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The policy, which came into force on April 1, was introduced in response to global oil prices skyrocketing after the Iran war broke out on Feb 28.
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JAKARTA – The Indonesian government’s work-from-home policy introduced to minimise subsidised fuel usage amid skyrocketing oil prices has substantially reduced nationwide consumption.
Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on May 26 that the policy had brought down the use of Pertalite, a subsidised petrol brand from state-owned energy firm Pertamina, by almost 9 per cent in April and May.
