Analysis of The Scarcity of Fuel Oil on The Economy of The People in Nunukan, Indonesia

Abstract

Analysis of the scarcity of fuel oil on the economy of the people in Nunukan, Indonesia. Fuel is one of the driving elements in the economy. Therefore, the scarcity of general fuels, especially gasoline and biodiesel, has a very broad impact on various aspects of life. The phenomenon of fuel scarcity is a big problem that is still a major topic in Indonesia. Especially in Nunukan, North Kalimantan Province. The scarcity of fuel has hampered community activities. This phenomenon triggers traffic jams due to long queues at each gas station stating the availability of fuel, especially Pertalite and Biosolar fuels which have been subsidized by the government. Therefore, this study aims to determine the causal factors, and the impact of the scarcity of fuel oil on the economy of the people in Nunukan. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis method. The results showed that the scarcity of fuel was caused by factors. The scarcity was caused by several factors including delays in the supply of fuel, misuse of subsidized fuel, behavior of retail traders, and setting quotas. As a result of these factors, the scarcity of fuel has an impact on the agricultural sector, Small and Medium Enterprises, the fisheries sector, and the household sector. Based on this research, the authors suggest to the government to take strict action against retail traders, and to gas stations to ensure timely fuel purchases so as not to cause delays in the supply of fuel.