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        "msgid": "indonesia-still-imports-20-million-kl-of-petrol-annually-but-not-from-arab-countries-1777881200",
        "date": "2026-05-04 14:05:11",
        "title": "Indonesia Still Imports 20 Million KL of Petrol Annually, But Not from Arab Countries",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia continues to import approximately 20 million kilolitres of petrol per year, despite the operationalisation of the RDMP Balikpapan refinery boosting domestic production to around 20 million kilolitres. The government, through Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, highlighted that these imports are sourced primarily from Singapore and Malaysia rather than Middle Eastern countries, reducing reliance on routes like the Strait of Hormuz. This shift underscores efforts to enhance energy self-sufficiency while diversifying import sources amid projected national fuel needs of 39-40 million kilolitres by 2026.",
        "content": "<p>The government has revealed that Indonesia still imports a\nsignificant volume of petrol fuel oil (BBM), amounting to around 20\nmillion kilolitres (KL) per year. However, these imports do not\noriginate from Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia\nexplained that the total national BBM requirement for 2026 is estimated\nat 39 million to 40 million KL.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur total annual requirement is 39 million kilolitres for 2026, up\nto 40 million. It varies slightly between diesel and petrol,\u201d Bahlil\nstated at the Sinergi Alumni IPB Untuk Bangsa event on Saturday\n(2\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>According to Bahlil, prior to the operation of the Refinery\nDevelopment Master Plan (RDMP) Balikpapan project, domestic BBM\nproduction capacity was only about 14.3 million KL, necessitating\nimports of up to 25 million KL of BBM.<\/p>\n<p>However, following the start of operations at the RDMP Balikpapan\nrefinery, the national petrol production capacity has increased\nsignificantly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the RDMP we operate, it produces 5.6 million to 5.7 million\nkilolitres of petrol. That means our imports are now down to 20 million.\nAnd we do not import this from Middle Eastern countries. So there is no\nBBM coming from countries passing through the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)\nindicated that Indonesia\u2019s dependence on petrol imports is dominated by\nseveral key countries, with Singapore holding the top position as the\nlargest supplier.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of the Directorate General of Oil and Gas Muhammad Rizwi\nJilanisaf Hisjam detailed that in 2025, around 63% of Indonesia\u2019s petrol\nimports came from Singapore. The next position was occupied by Malaysia\nwith a contribution of 33.14%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe dominant source for petrol oil imports is Singapore and Malaysia\nbecause, to date, petrol needs still require imports,\u201d he said during a\nWorking Meeting with Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR\nRI), quoted on Thursday (9\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, contributions from other countries are relatively small.\nThese include China at about 1.32%, Oman at 1.05%, the United Arab\nEmirates at 0.72%, and Korea at 0.48%.<\/p>\n<p>This trend continues into 2026. Up to early April, Singapore remains\nthe main supplier with a share increasing to around 64.23%. This is\nfollowed by Malaysia with a contribution of 27.18%.<\/p>\n<p>The remainder is supplied by Oman and the United Arab Emirates in\nmuch smaller portions compared to the two main countries.<\/p>",
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