Indonesia cuts free meal budget as petrol prices soar

By VNA  &nbspMarch 31, 2026 | 12:10 am PT Indonesia is looking to save up to IDR40 trillion (US$2.3 billion) by cutting back on its free meal program, in the first austerity measure taken in response to price pressures from the Middle East conflict. The meals, primarily intended for schoolchildren across the country, will be … Read more