Gas Cylinders and Stoves in Jakarta

The Government of Jakarta has issued Gubernatorial Regulation No. 26 of 2008 to stipulate the distribution mechanism that is to be used for the distribution of 3kg gas cylinders, stoves, and accessories that are part of the conversion program from kerosene to Liquefied Petroleum gas (LPG). This is part of a national program (see ILB No. 756 17/01/2008) that is designed to reduce household and micro enterprise reliance on kerosene as a fuel source.

The Regulation includes a comprehensive list of definitions. Distribution is the process of supervising, socializing, distributing, and educating the populace that has the right to receive a 3kg gas cylinder, a stove, and other accessories as part of this conversion program.

To ensure that all eligible people receive what they are entitled to, the government will in effect take a census which will collect the following information, among others: households still using kerosene and without a stove, low income households, micro enterprises still reliant on kerosene as a fuel, and residents with a local identity card and family card. The census will also ensure that the government has sufficient cylinders, stoves, and accessories for distribution.

The Regulation was issued on 5 March 2008 and enacted on 7 April 2008. The Regulation has been in force since the date of its enactment.