Government Ensures No Increase in Price of 3KG LPG Gas

Jakarta – The government confirmed that there will be no increase in the price of 3 kilogram (kg) LPG gas, even though sales will be limited starting February 1, 2025. The price of 3 kg LPG at official depots still refers to the Highest Retail Price (HET) set by the regional government.

Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, stated that until now the government has not made any changes to the subsidy or HET for 3 kg LPG. If there is an increase, it is purely due to market mechanisms. However, until now the government has not made any changes to the subsidy or HET for 3 kg LPG.

“From the government’s side, there has been no change, the policy on 3 kg LPG is still running,” he said.

Prasetyo added that this policy was implemented to reorganize recipients of LPG gas so that it is more targeted. Given that this gas is also part of the subsidy provided by the government.

“So it’s not making things difficult, we’re just tidying everything up so that this subsidy is right on target,” he said.

Similarly, Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Heppy Wulansari, guaranteed that the supply of 3 kg LPG at the depot is guaranteed and the price is in accordance with the highest retail price (HET) set by the government.

“For the public, buying 3 kg LPG at an official depot is certainly cheaper than at a retailer because the price sold is in accordance with the HET set by the regional government in each region,” said Heppy.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung said that if there is an expensive price for 3 kg LPG, it is likely because people buy it outside the official depot or at a retailer. Meanwhile, Pertamina does not have the power to control the selling price of 3 kg LPG outside the official depot, including at retailers.

“We ensure that the price of 3 kg LPG does not increase. The expensive price of 3 kg LPG is likely because people buy it outside the official depot or at a retailer,” said Yuliot.

The government together with Pertamina continues to ensure that the supply of this subsidized gas remains available at a price according to the set HET.

The public is also urged to buy 3 kg LPG at official bases to get a reasonable price and avoid price spikes that may occur at the retail level.

The restriction policy implemented aims to ensure that subsidies are more targeted so that they can be enjoyed by people who are truly entitled.