Get going on old plan for targeted fuel subsidies, says economist


Why is it that petrol dealerships say they always lose, no matter what the government implements?

Dateline 2022-05-23, FMT:

The government should get going with its plan for targeted fuel subsidies which was hatched 10 years ago, says an economist, amid fears over the rising costs of subsidies.

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak economist Barjoyai Bardai said disputes over the subsidy mechanism had held back the plan, particularly over who qualified for the fuel subsidies based on engine capacity.

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