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The hike in fuel prices in Indonesia potentially poses a multiplier effect as the prices of essential goods keep rising. The inflation rate has also increased as a result.
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The situation will obviously impact the purchasing power of the lower middle class. And if that happens, it will adversely affect the used car sales industry.
This is due to the fact that the majority of the buyers of used cars are those that belong to that class, especially those in the low income group who are prone to be affected by the rising essential goods prices, it is fair to say the situation will have an impact on the used car market.
In short, if the gas price rises, there is high probablity it will badly affect the used car business. The same goes the other way around.
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The beginning of 2023 has brought with it a piece of good news. As of January 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), fuel products sold by Pertamina get price cuts.
Pertamax is down to 12,800 from 13,900 rupiahs per liter, while Pertamax Turbo is down to 14,050 from 15,200 rupiahs per liter. However, Pertalite remains 10,000 rupiahs per liter and subsidized solar (diesel fuel) remains 6,800 rupiahs per liter.
The price cuts are expected to boost the sales of used cars. In addition to the decreased fuel prices, year-end bonuses typically paid out to workers might also contribute to the growth.
That said, if you are planning to buy a used car for daily transportation, purchasing a quality used car at a good price is a must. That is why you should choose a reputable company or used car dealership.
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Be sure that you choose trusted used cars dealership for its reputation for offering well-maintained used cars at fair prices. If you are looking for such dealership, mobil88 might be the answer.
This used car dealership operates under PT Serasi Mitra Mobil, the subsidiary of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), and it sells used cars warranted to be in the best condition possible.
The used cars it puts up for sale have undergone a thorough inspection procedure, carried out by a team of experienced and trustworthy vehicle inspectors.
The inspection results give you a dependable piece of information about the condition of the car you want to buy. They also form the basis for the pricing, and that is why you get a more fair price when shopping for a car at mobil88.
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mobil88 has showrooms in 20 big cities across Indonesia and the company keeps on thriving, with thousands of used car units sold. This means that on top of mobil88’s excellent reputation, many have chosen the company as their trusted place for used cars.
Professional service is what mobil88 has been always striving for. In addition to a team of professional and experienced vehicle inspectors, the company also utilizes advanced technologies in its car inspection procedure. This enables more objective inspection.
With experience spanning more than 30 years and well-know reputation, mobil88 offers professional service and implements trusted procedure. Its showrooms can be found in many cities, such as Medan, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Balikpapan, Jakarta, Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, and Denpasar.