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        "id": 1634376,
        "msgid": "ahead-of-implementing-coal-export-duty-these-issues-should-be-considered-1774435917",
        "date": "2026-03-25 17:10:05",
        "title": "Ahead of Implementing Coal Export Duty, These Issues Should Be Considered",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government plans to introduce an export duty on coal to boost state revenue amid rising prices driven by the Middle East conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US. However, experts urge a thorough review, including recalculating current mining costs due to surging fuel prices and setting tiered duties only above US$160 per tonne to protect low-rank coal producers. This cautious approach aims to balance revenue gains with the sustainability of the export market, which could decline if production plans are cut.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The government plans to implement an export\nduty on coal to increase state revenue amid the impact of the Middle\nEast conflict between Iran and Israel involving the United States.\nHowever, the policy is deemed to require careful examination. Chairman\nof the Indonesian Mining &amp; Energy Forum (IMEF) Singgih Widagdo\nstated that the implementation of the export duty is possible in\nprinciple. Nevertheless, there are several crucial aspects that the\ngovernment must consider before the policy is enacted. \u201cThe government\ncould impose an export duty on coal. However, there are important points\nthat must be understood regarding the imposition of the coal export\nduty,\u201d said Singgih to CNBC Indonesia on Wednesday (25\/3\/2026).\nAccording to him, the government, particularly the Ministry of Energy\nand Mineral Resources, needs to recalculate or audit the current mining\ncosts. This is due to the increase in production costs, especially from\nthe surge in fuel prices. \u201cThus, on average, the mining cost per tonne\nmust be a concern for the government,\u201d he said. In addition, it should\nbe noted that the current rise in coal prices is primarily driven by the\nUS-Israel war against Iran; ironically, the rise in fuel prices due to\nthe war also leads to increased mining costs. As a result, in his view,\nthe price increase may not last long-term. \u201cWith these two reasons, if\nthe government proceeds with the export duty, it must truly calculate at\nwhat price level it will be set,\u201d said Singgih. He assessed that with\nthe variety of Indonesian coal quality, especially in the low-rank\ncategory, not all producers gain significant profits. Therefore, Singgih\nproposed that if the government still implements the export duty, it\nshould be applied at price levels above US$160 per tonne with a tiered\nscheme. He added that the export duty would only apply to the export\nmarket, so if there is a significant cut in the RKAB, the potential for\ncoal exports will also decline. \u201cClearly, the analysis and calculation\nof the export duty must be based on the current mining cost conditions\nand what level is best as the basis for calculating the export duty,\u201d\nsaid Singgih.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahead-of-implementing-coal-export-duty-these-issues-should-be-considered-1774435917",
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