Council Member Assesses BBKB Tax Policy Won't Burden Residents
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta City Council's Commission C Member, August Hamonangan assessed Jakarta Provincial Government policy related to Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (PBBKB) will not burden the residents.
provides breathing space for the people's economy
August said Jakarta Provincial Government sets BBKB tax at five percent for private vehicles and 2.5 percent for public transportation. It is still below Central Government's maximum rate at 10 percent.
City Sets PBBKB Tariff at Five Percent for Private Vehicles"This decision does not burden residents, especially in the midst of difficult economic conditions," he said, Thursday (4/24).
August added Jakarta Provincial Government sets BBKB tax as low as possible in the midst of low people's purchasing power. Moreover, fuel for vehicles remains something that is needed.
"This policy provides breathing space for the people's economy," he added.
Previously, Jakarta Governor Pramono explained that this decision is a form of relaxation of the maximum tariff set by the central government by 10 percent.
Pramono added the tariff adjustment will be socialized to residents and followed up through the issuance of the Governor's Regulation.
"At the gas stations, the change is only felt by Jakarta residents," he stated.
