Padahal sebelumnya, harga elpiji kemasan 12 kilogram telah naik dari Rp 4.250 per kilogram menjadi Rp 5.250 per kilogram pada 1 Juli 2008.
Previously the prices of LPG already rose to Rp5,250 from Rp4,250 per kg early in July, 2008, while LPG in three kg containers was sold at Rp15,000.