Mass Protests In Indonesia Over Fuel Price Hike

2022-09-16 23:29:18 By : Ms. Maggie Lee

Protests are being held in Indonesian cities, including in capital Jakarta, over the government's decision to cut subsidies on fuel, leading to a 30% rise in prices.

Student activists shout slogans as they burn a tire during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists wave flags as they burn a tire during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indonesian government increased the fuel prices by about 30% on Saturday after reducing some of the costly subsidies that have helped control inflation in the country.

Student activists hold banners during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists shout slogans during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists burn a tire during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists knock down a police razor wire barricade during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists shout slogans after knocking down police barricade during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Student activists attempt to remove a police barricade during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied in Indonesia's capital on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Police officers push back students during a rally against fuel price hikes in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied on Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

Police officers push back students during a rally against fuel price hikes in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of students rallied Thursday to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government.

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