JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of rock-throwing Indonesians protesting plans to push up fuel prices by more than 30 percent. Several people were injured and rushed to hospitals. Rallies were held under tight security in big cities all over the country Tuesday as parliament debated the hike. Some lawmakers said the government had no choice but to cut budget-busting fuel subsidies, which have for years enabled motorists to fill up for roughly $2 per gallon. Others argued raising prices could more than double inflation to 7 percent. With global oil prices surging, most Indonesians realize there’s little choice. But that hasn’t stopped thousands in a nation of 240 million, many of whom live in abject poverty, from taking to the streets every day for the last week.
If a price increase is approved, it will go into effect Sunday.
Indonesian students clash with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved.
A student holds a rock during clashes with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved.
Indonesian students burn a tire during a rally against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Surabaya on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. AFP PHOTO / JUNI KRISWANTO
Indonesian policemen fire tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Makasar on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
Indonesian students clash with police during protest sagaints planned fuel price rises on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students gathered near the Indonesian presidential palace to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidised fuel to Rp 6,000 (US$ 0.65) a Litre .
Indonesian students clash with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved.
An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
Student protesters reacts as a tear gas casing fired by the police explodes during protests against the government’s plans to hike the fuel price, in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices.
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An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
Indonesian soldiers stand guard inside the headquarters of the Army Strategic Reserve Command or KOSTRAD while students clash with Indonesian policemen during a rally against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near by Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
Jakarta, Indonesia — An Indonesian police officer peeks out from a broken shield during a protest against the government’s plan to raise subsidized fuel prices outside the presidential palace. The Indonesian government plans to raise the price of subsidized fuel in April to reduce costs in the state budget based on the economic situation of the country and rising global oil prices. (Los Angeles Times)
Indonesian policemen clash with students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.
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