News Directory

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Government and Parliament have agreed to increase electricity basic tariff (TDL) equal to 10 percent. But regarding the customers who will be affected by the increase, it has not been determined. Until now, even the final solution is still finding the time.

Explained the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Dawin Zahedy Saleh in Jakarta, Tuesday (8 / 6). He said the House of Representatives approved on condition that the increase was not charged to customers under the class [read: Hatta Radjasa: Increase TDL Ascertained Happen].

Referring to the scenario the government and wants the House, most likely will increase in load applied to the 1300 Watt electric customers and over. But look at who the actual consumers of electricity at this level. One of them Tusi, who sell food and everyday basic needs and live from hand to mouth.

TDL increase inevitable. Although electricity subsidies in 2010, plus Rp 16.7 trillion to Rp 54.5 trillion. Supplement it was only able to withstand that electricity rates do not rise in the first half of 2010. (AIS)