Bandung. W. Java, May 12 -- The National Energy Council (DEN) is urging Indonesians to conserve fuel to anticipate the impact of the Middle East conflict, which threatens the stability of global energy prices.

DEN member Satya Widya Yudha emphasized that lifestyle changes in energy consumption are key to reducing Indonesia's dependence on imported fuel, which is vulnerable to the impact of the international crisis.

"We are asking the public to be efficient by optimizing the use of public transportation and reducing fuel consumption," he said during a seminar at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), West Java, on Tuesday.

"For those who can afford to buy an electric car, please use it wisely," Satya added.

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