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        "msgid": "experts-explain-why-non-subsidised-fuel-prices-must-rise-1776693062",
        "date": "2026-04-20 20:05:05",
        "title": "Experts Explain Why Non-Subsidised Fuel Prices Must Rise",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Experts from the ReforMiner Institute have highlighted the Indonesian government's challenging position in adjusting non-subsidised fuel prices, as decisions are influenced by its role as the majority shareholder in Pertamina, despite regulatory autonomy for the company. Without price increases, Pertamina risks depleting its cash flow and halting fuel supply by late June due to a Rp5,000\u2013Rp9,000 per litre discrepancy between selling prices and economic costs, driven by global market dynamics and geopolitical tensions. Pertamina has already raised prices for high-octane petrol and diesel effective 18 April 2026, while keeping subsidised fuels stable to protect public purchasing power.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Executive Director of the ReforMiner\nInstitute, Komaidi Notonegoro, has revealed that the government is in a\ndifficult position regarding the adjustment of non-subsidised Fuel Oil\n(BBM) prices.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, although the determination of non-subsidised BBM\nprices is the authority of the business entity under regulations, in\npractice, the decision is still influenced by the government as the\nmajority shareholder, particularly in PT Pertamina (Persero).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means that if the shareholders have not given their approval,\nthey cannot raise non-subsidised BBM prices. Even though it is called\nthe authority of the business entity, within it, the business entity has\nshareholders, namely the government,\u201d Komaidi explained to CNBC\nIndonesia on Monday (20\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the decision not to raise BBM prices such as\nPertalite RON 90 and Pertamax RON 92 is seen as the government\u2019s effort\nto maintain public purchasing power. Moreover, the largest consumption\nby the public, especially in the transportation sector, is indeed on\nthose two types of BBM.<\/p>\n<p>However, he assesses that raising non-subsidised BBM prices is a step\nthat cannot be avoided. Considering that without price adjustment, what\nis sacrificed is the sustainability of energy supply.<\/p>\n<p>Based on calculations conducted by his side, there is a price\ndifference of around Rp5,000 to Rp9,000 per litre between the selling\nprice and economic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf this is not adjusted soon because there is indeed a price\ndifference of Rp5,000\u2013Rp9,000 from the price sold by Pertamina, based on\nthe existing cash flow, it will continue to erode and it is possible\nthat by the end of June, Pertamina will no longer be able to procure BBM\nif there is no policy,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n<p>As is known, PT Pertamina (Persero) has officially raised the prices\nof several non-subsidised BBM effective from Saturday, 18 April 2026.\nThis adjustment mainly occurs on high-octane petrol products and\ndiesel.<\/p>\n<p>Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV\nDumatubun, explained that the adjustment of non-subsidised BBM prices is\ninfluenced by global market price dynamics and geopolitical conditions.\nThe same applies to the increase in non-subsidised LPG prices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis adjustment of non-subsidised LPG (NPSO) prices is roughly\nsimilar to non-subsidised BBM, influenced by market prices and current\ngeopolitical conditions,\u201d said Roberth to CNBC Indonesia on Monday\n(20\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, for non-subsidised BBM such as Pertamax, Roberth stated\nthat his side is still in the evaluation stage with the government.<\/p>\n<p>Based on information from the official MyPertamina website, here are\nthe details of the latest BBM prices in the DKI Jakarta region along\nwith comparisons to previous prices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Pertamax Turbo (RON 98): Rp19,400 per litre or up from the\nprevious Rp13,100 per litre<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Dexlite: Rp23,600 per litre or up from the previous Rp14,200 per\nlitre<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Pertamina Dex: Rp23,900 per litre or up from the previous\nRp14,500 per litre<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, several other types of BBM have not experienced price\nchanges, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Pertamax (RON 92) remains at Rp12,300 per litre.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Pertamax Green 95 remains at Rp12,900 per litre.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Pertalite remains at Rp10,000 per litre.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Subsidised diesel remains at Rp6,800 per litre.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>",
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