Indonesia can outlast Middle East war fallout to year end: Minister

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JAKARTA: Indonesia's economy minister said Monday (Apr 13) the Southeast Asian nation can outlast the impacts of Middle East war-fuelled oil price hikes for as many as 10 months without cutting fuel subsidies. Minister Airlangga Hartarto told foreign media in Jakarta his government "is ready for five, six, or even ten months" on current projections. "Diesel, as well as ... propellant, will be subsidised until the end of the year," he said. "And the government has sufficient funds for it."

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