The impact of fuel oil price fluctuations on indonesia’s macro economic condition

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Akhmad, Buyung Romadhoni, Kasnaeny Karim, Muhammad Jibril Tajibu, Muhammad Syukur

2019 International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy Vol. 9 Issue 2 Article Cited by 14 Quartile

Abstract

Since the beginning of the new order government up to now, Indonesia’s economic development constantly influences by fluctuation in fuel oil price. This paper aims to know the impact of fuel oil price change on economic growth, inflation, and poverty in Indonesia using vector auto regression method. Data used in the research are quarterly time series data for 1980-2017 period. The research result indicates that an increase in fuel oil price gives negative impact on Indonesia’s economy. Therefore, the government as well as all stakeholders needs to cooperate to reduce the negative impact of fuel oil price on economy. © 2019, Econjournals. All rights reserved.

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Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia; Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen Nitro Makassar, Indonesia; Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia; Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia