Tangerang, Banten (WNAM MONITORING) – The Indonesian government has reassured the public that national fuel reserves remain secure at a minimum standard of 18 to 21 days of supply, despite rising geopolitical conflict in the Middle East threatening global energy supplies.
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the government to guarantee fuel availability and maintain current subsidized fuel prices through the end of the year.”The most important thing right now is that the government ensures our fuel reserves are at the minimum standard of 18–21 days,” Bahlil said during the Electricity Connect 2026 event in Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday.
While subsidized fuel rates will stay fixed, Bahlil explained that non-subsidized fuel prices will continue to adjust based on international market rates and the Indonesian Crude Price (ICP).
“Non-subsidized fuel prices will follow market rates. If the ICP rises, the fuel price will automatically go up. Conversely, if the ICP drops, the price will certainly undergo a downward correction,” he noted.
The government’s supply assurance comes amid sharp geopolitical turmoil following recent US military strikes against targets in Iran, after negotiations stalled over shipping disputes in the crucial Strait of Hormuz—a bottleneck through which a significant portion of global petroleum passes.
