Implications of Islamic Law and Consumer Protection: A Case Study of LPG Gas Scarcity

This study aims to analyze the legal implications for consumers due to the scarcity and price increase of LPG gas in Indonesia, especially from the perspective of consumer protection. LPG gas as a basic need of the community such as housewives and micro businesses, often experiences scarcity which has an impact on the household economy and the sustainability of business actors. This research uses a normative juridical approach by examining various relevant laws and regulations, including Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection, Presidential Regulation Number 104 of 2007 and regulations related to LPG Gas. The results of this study indicate that the scarcity of LPG gas is caused by several factors of uneven distribution of LPG, reduction of subsidy quotas, to the practice of hoarding, copying and misuse of LPG gas. The legal implications of this condition are the potential for violations of consumer rights and the threat of criminal sanctions for perpetrators who carry out hoarding distribution. This research emphasizes the importance of government supervision in the distribution of LPG gas.