Prix du fuel : émeutes à Jakarta et Makassar – 27 mars 2012

Thousands riot over fuel prices

belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Thousands of Indonesians protesting at plans to push up fuel prices by more than 30% have clashed with riot police.

Rallies were held under tight security in big cities all over the country as parliament debated the need for a rise.

Some MPs said the government had no choice but to cut budget-busting fuel subsidies, which have for years enabled motorists to fill up for roughly £1.20 per gallon. Others argued raising prices could more than double inflation to 7%.

With global oil prices surging, most Indonesians realise there is little choice. But that has not stopped thousands in a nation of 240 million, many of whom live in abject poverty, from taking to the streets every day for the last week.

If a price increase is approved, it will go into effect on Sunday. Read more…

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