Bahlil assures no subsidized fuel and LPG price hikes

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia affirmed that the government will not raise prices of subsidized fuel oil (BBM) and LPG amid the Middle East geopolitical crisis. The statement came after opening the XI Regional Conference of Golkar Party in North Sulawesi in Manado on April 11, 2026. National stocks of BBM and LPG are secure for days ahead.

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated the government is working to keep subsidized BBM and LPG prices stable. "The government is striving to ensure that subsidized BBM and LPG prices in Indonesia do not rise, and we are continuously seeking solutions," he said after the event in Manado.

Following President Prabowo Subianto's directive, Indonesia aims for energy and food self-sufficiency. Bahlil noted efforts to reduce BBM and LPG imports by leveraging domestic natural resources. "We will empower the natural resources we have, so energy self-sufficiency can be achieved," he added.

National BBM stocks suffice for 20 days ahead, while LPG for 10 days. Daily BBM needs stand at 1.5-1.6 million barrels, with domestic production at 600,000 barrels per day. Over 59 percent of needs are met by imports, mainly from Singapore and Malaysia.

The government commits to not raising subsidized BBM and 3 kg LPG prices to maintain economic stability.

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Indonesian gas station with queues amid government announcement on fuel import quota adjustments.
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Government opens possibility to recalculate private fuel import quotas

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The Indonesian government is considering adjustments to import quotas for non-subsidized fuel for private gas stations amid rising consumption. The policy takes into account public demand patterns and business compliance, while solar imports are set to stop in 2026.

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia's national fuel (BBM) stock is only 20-25 days due to limited storage capacity. He emphasized plans to increase it to 90 days, inspired by Japan. The statement comes amid escalating global conflicts affecting energy supplies.

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Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto assured that the government will maintain subsidized fuel (BBM) prices until the end of 2026. Prices for non-subsidized fuels remain under review and will be announced once finalized.

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has supplied 100,000 barrels of fuel oil (BBM) to PT Vivo Energi Indonesia through a business-to-business mechanism. This supply follows directives from Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to meet the needs of private businesses that exhausted their import quotas. The collaboration aims to maintain national energy resilience and fuel availability for the public.

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As the Iran-Israel war enters its third week, India faces acute liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortages, prompting hoarding crackdowns and panic buying. Government officials assure sufficient stocks, but reports from various states highlight supply chain disruptions. Brent crude prices have surged to $103.14 per barrel, intensifying the crisis.

Indonesia's government and the United States have agreed on several energy sector deals following the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and President Donald Trump. The agreements include energy imports worth 15 billion USD and Freeport permit extensions. These steps aim to balance trade and enhance national energy security.

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The country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply remains adequate, but the price of an 11-kilo tank is expected to approach P1,500 next month. Arnel Ty of the LPG Marketers Association Inc. said prices will rise by at least P30 per kilo due to higher shipping and contract costs amid the global oil crisis.

 

 

 

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