LPG Gas Restriction Policy 3 Kg From The Fiqh Siyasah Perspective: Impact, Response and Its Influence on The Welfare of Muslim Communities

Abstract

This article examines the Indonesian government's policy of restricting the distribution of 3 kg LPG gas through the lens of fiqh siyasah (Islamic political jurisprudence). The policy has triggered significant public responses due to its direct impact on poor and vulnerable groups, particularly Muslims who rely on subsidized LPG for daily energy needs. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical method, this study analyzes how the principles of fiqh siyasah such as public welfare (maslahah), justice (‘adl), and the protection of fundamental rights (maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah) serve as normative instruments in evaluating the legitimacy and ethics of public policy. The findings reveal that restricting LPG access without participatory and socially sensitive approaches leads to greater harm (mafsadah) for the poor. However, responsive actions like reauthorizing retailers reflect the Islamic principle of leadership flexibility in managing public affairs. This article highlights the urgency of integrating Islamic values into public policy to ensure social justice and community welfare.