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        "id": 1721652,
        "msgid": "as-lpg-alternative-bahlil-trials-3-kg-cng-1778191030",
        "date": "2026-05-06 16:15:00",
        "title": "As LPG Alternative, Bahlil Trials 3 Kg CNG",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, is trialling 3 kg Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders as a domestic alternative to subsidised LPG imports, which currently cost the country around 8.6 million tonnes annually and drain Rp 130-140 trillion in foreign exchange, plus Rp 80-87 trillion in subsidies. This initiative aims to reduce import dependency, with larger CNG cylinders already efficiently used in hotels and restaurants, while the smaller version is being developed for household use. The move highlights the government's push towards more sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions amid volatile global oil prices.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral\nResources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has revealed that the government is\nstudying the development of 3-kilogram Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as\nan alternative to subsidised LPG.<\/p>\n<p>According to Bahlil, this step is being taken to reduce Indonesia\u2019s\ndependence on LPG imports, which continue to burden the country\u2019s\nforeign exchange reserves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis CNG is for 3 kilograms; we are still conducting exercises and\ntrials on the cylinders. This CNG is expected to serve as one\nalternative in substituting our large imports,\u201d Bahlil said after the\ninauguration event at the Ministry of ESDM on Wednesday (6\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil explained that to meet domestic consumption needs, Indonesia\ncurrently imports around 8.6 million tonnes of LPG per year. This\nsituation requires the government to spend a significant amount of\nforeign exchange annually.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImagine, we import 8.6 million tonnes per year for consumption. At\nthe same time, our foreign exchange is spent just on buying LPG, around\nRp 130 to Rp 140 trillion every year. Especially with current global oil\nprices like now, it will definitely be even larger. And our subsidies\nare Rp 80 to Rp 87 trillion,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil noted that the use of CNG has actually already been\nimplemented for 12-kilogram to 20-kilogram cylinders used in hotels and\nrestaurants. The use of CNG in that sector is considered quite\nefficient.<\/p>\n<p>However, the government is now developing 3-kilogram CNG cylinder\ntechnology to make it more suitable for household use.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut for this CNG, the 12 kg and 20 kg ones are already in use for\nhotels and restaurants. And it\u2019s good, and more efficient. But we can\u2019t\nask the people to use the heavy ones, 20 kg. So, this is what we\u2019re\nworking on,\u201d Bahlil said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/as-lpg-alternative-bahlil-trials-3-kg-cng-1778191030",
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