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Singaporeans flock to Batam to buy groceries, but ferries take fewer trips as fuel prices rise

Summary by The Independent
JAKARTA: As the price of fuel continues to rise across the globe, ferry operators in Batam have been cutting down on the number of trips to and from Singapore.  Nevertheless, the number of Singaporeans who are coming to Batam has grown. According to an April 9 (Thursday) Jakarta Post article, Singaporeans are flocking to the island to buy groceries and other goods due to higher prices in the city-state. “Batam has become a preferred choice for S…
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The Independent broke the news in Singapore on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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