Citizen Get Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) for Fuel Oil in Indonesia

Post office workers count the money to be given to residents who receive Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) for Fuel Oil in Palembang, Indonesia on September 13, 2022. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the ongoing distribution of Cash Direct Assistance (BLT) is a continuation fuel subsidy. Direct BBM cash assistance is a form of social assistance provided by the government to activate fuel subsidies. Around Rp24.17 trillion (US$1.61 billion) has been set aside by the government for subsidies. In addition, at the closing meeting on Monday (29 August), the government also agreed on two other forms of social assistance. fuel subsidy. The first aid is in the form of a wage subsidy of Rp600 thousand (US$40.2) for 16 million workers who receive wages of less than Rp3.5 million (US$234.5) per month. The second assistance will be provided by the local government by managing a portion of the general transfer fund (DTU) for additional social benefits for the population and the regional transportation sector.