Commission XII of the DPR will call HIPMI regarding BBM input

Jakarta – Commission XII of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia ensures that it will call the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) to give opinions related to the policy to import Fuel Oil (BBM). The hearing is expected to take place in the upcoming session as part of the DPR’s oversight of the government’s energy policy. Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission XII of the Gerindra Faction, Bambang Haryadi, said his party wants the DPR to get a more complete picture of the impact of the fuel import policy. He emphasized that Hipmi’s involvement will help to expand the perspective of the discussion that focused more on Pertamina and the government. “Hipmi needs to be heard because they carry the pursuit of young entrepreneurs who are also interested in the energy sector. If the import of BBM only passes by, such as Pertamina, there is of course a possible distortion that ultimately harms consumers and the business world,” Bambang Haryadi said in Jakarta, Thursday (2/10/2025). Browse to continue with the content According to Bambang, the DPR wants to ensure that consumers have access to quality fuel, while maintaining the competition climate. He reminded that the fuel market in a number of other countries is more open, so people have more choices. “In Indonesia, pertamina does not even have Ron 95 products. It is precisely a private gas station that provides. It is an important record that private involvement should not be narrowed. We will schedule this summons as much as possible,” he said. Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission XII of the Nasdem faction, Supeng Suparwoto, emphasized that Hipmi’s summons was part of the DPR’s efforts to balance the pursuit between the government, SOE and the business world. He considered that the energy policy should always be formulated by involving all stakeholders. “We want the fuel import policy not only to be seen on the part of Pertamina. Hipmi represents a generation of potential young entrepreneurs, and therefore their views must be included in policy considerations,” Sugeng said. Sugeng added, the DPR has an interest in maintaining the national energy policy does not include room for healthy competition. According to him, the presence of more players in the BBM sector will have direct benefits for consumers. “When the market is open, people can get better choices and more competitive prices. That’s the principle we have in commission XII,” he said. Member of the House of Representatives Commission XII of the PKB faction, Syafruddin, determined that HipMI’s summons was important to hear the voice of young businesses directly. He emphasized that the organization can provide perspective in terms of the business world that plays a role in the national energy chain. “We want to hear directly how Hipmi’s view of the fuel import policy, especially if it is limited to one door only. Do not allow parties to have trouble competing or even obstructing the market,” Syafruddin said. According to him, the DPR has the responsibility to ensure that the fuel import policy does not benefit just one party. He reminded that energy is an important requirement regarding the interests of the wider community. “If the distribution is too closed, the impact can be felt directly by consumers. Therefore, input from young businesses is needed,” he said. Member of the House of Representatives Commission XII of the PDI -P faction, Yulian Gunhar, emphasizes the need for transparency in the fuel import policy. According to him, Hipmi as an organization that overshadows many young entrepreneurs can explain the conditions in the field associated with access and business opportunities in the sector. “We want to know to what extent young entrepreneurs can be involved and how the challenges they face. Don’t allow the import policy to make business opportunities closely closed,” Gunhar said. He added, private involvement could not be ignored to maintain the availability of quality energy for the community. The DPR, he says, wants to ensure that all parties have a fair opportunity. “If there is only one big player, our energy ecosystem can be unhealthy. That’s why Hipmi’s voice must be heard,” he said. Meanwhile, a member of the House of Representatives Commission XII of Pan Faction, Aqib Andransyah, said that the summons of HipMI was an important step to balance the discussion of energy policies. According to him, the view of young entrepreneurs will enrich the discussion and offer a new perspective outside the SOE and the government. “We want to make sure that all inputs are housed, including the association of employers. If the import of BBM rely only on Pertamina, consumers and the private sector can be harmed. Hipmi must speak so that there is clarity,” Aqib said. He emphasized that the DPR does not want energy policy to be seen only from the aspect of efficiency. Justice for consumers and the business world must also be taken into account. “Consumers need quality fuel at competitive prices, while the business world also needs space to grow. This balance is what will encourage us in discussion at Commission XII,” he said. The House of Representatives Commission XII is aimed at a meeting with HIPMI held immediately after the new trial period. The legislature hopes that the input of the organization can be an important evaluation material for the ongoing BBM import policy. (Azh/Tor)