The Cash Assistance Policy for Fuel (BLT BBM)
represents a strategic measure by the Indonesian government to maintain
national economic stability amid the global surge in energy prices. However, in
practice, the distribution of BLT BBM has encountered several issues,
particularly related to mistargeting, which has led to public complaints that
some individuals deemed ineligible have nonetheless received the aid. This
study aims to identify forms of resistance that have emerged, describe the
experiences of both recipients and non-recipients, and analyze the resulting
socio-economic impacts in Sumbermulyo Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang
Regency. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design.
The subjects consist of both BLT BBM recipients and non-recipients. Data were
collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, with interview
guidelines serving as the main research instrument. Data analysis was conducted
through the stages of reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The
findings were analyzed using James C. Scotts theory of resistance, which
emphasizes the forms of everyday resistance practiced by marginalized groups
against power inequalities. The results indicate two forms of resistance among
the people of Sumbermulyo Village: covert
resistance, expressed through murmuring, complaints, and hidden gossip; and
overt resistance, manifested in direct protests toward village officials.
However, these protests cannot yet be
categorized as fully open resistance, as they remain unorganized. The
experiences of both recipients and non-recipients reveal a shared sense of
disappointment due to unclear criteria and frequent changes in recipient data.
The impacts include a decline in social trust among residents, the emergence of
social jealousy, and reduced community participation.
Key Words: James C.
Scott resistance, BLT BBM, aid distribution, policy inequality, rural dynamics