梅加瓦蒂政府减少燃油津贴的原因及影响

With the gradual transform of politics and economy, the malpractice of fuel oil subsidies implemented in the Suharto time is becoming apparent. Those subsidies have unevenly distributed to different walks of life and the distribution has usually lagged far behind the development of industry, thus causing many side effects. In order to quicken the political and economic development and release the burden on the government, the Megawati government, though facing much pressure, has resolutely decided to gradually reduce the proportion of the subsidies and finally discontinue the practice. The decision evokes strong repercussion from different walks of life and becomes the focus of concern. This 30-year practice affects not only different industries but also the political prospect of the Megawati government.

图评天下 着火的油价

如果用不起燃油,人民宁愿把它点燃喷向政府。为了减少预算赤字,印尼政府决定从4月1日起大幅降低燃油津贴,并提高燃油价格。在雅加达,示威者口喷火焰来宣泄心中的愤怒。最终,印尼政府宣布将向全国7800万穷人发放现金补助来抚平民怨。相比之下,中国民众面对破八的油价,只能得到"被喜迎"的回报。