Jakarta, Oct. 7 -- The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is urging the optimization of gas energy utilization through the Specific Natural Gas Price (HGBT) program to enhance the competitiveness of the nation's industrial sector.

Kadin Deputy Chairman for Industry, Saleh Husin, highlighted on Tuesday that natural gas is a crucial energy source for domestic industries. However, meeting the demand remains a challenge due to limited gas supply.

"Many industry players have reported receiving only about 60 percent of their gas allocation, despite government regulations setting the HGBT," Husin said.

Currently, the HGBT is set at US$7 per million British thermal units (MMBTU), an increase from US$6 in 2015. Nevertheless, be...