Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed all departments in the government to begin a massive savings campaign in all sectors to avoid creating a deficit in the State Budget (APBN), Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Radjasa said on Tuesday.

He noted that savings is the only option if the government`s plan to raise the fuel subsidy is not implemented.

He added that presently the government provides Rp5 trillion in subsidies per month.

Hatta urged all governmental departments to save by cutting back on unnecessary spending.
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