How Much Do Consumers Lose from Adulterated Pertamax?
đź“Ś Summary of Consumer Complaints & Consumer Loss Modeling
đź’° 86.43% of consumers feel economically disadvantaged as they have to pay more for fuel that does not meet quality standards.
đźš— 55.25% of consumers have experienced vehicle damage due to adulterated fuel.
🔧 45.5% of consumers have spent Rp1-5 million on repairs.
🍚 37% of consumers stated that repair expenses could have been used for essential needs.
📉 Broader Economic Impact:
đź’¸ Public losses due to fuel adulteration amount to Rp47.6 billion per day or Rp17.4 trillion per year!
📉 GDP decline due to this practice reached Rp13.35 trillion in 2023.
⚖️ Household income dropped by Rp13.24 trillion, while business profits decreased by Rp9.25 trillion.
❗ This is not just fraudulent business—it’s a serious violation of consumer rights! If proven, Pertamina could face sanctions under the Consumer Protection Law.
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