JAKARTA \u2014 PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) has addressed complaints\nfrom the ceramic industry regarding a surge in gas prices. The price of\ngas for ceramic manufacturers has reportedly increased by over 60% in\nthe past six months.<\/p>\n
Corporate Secretary Fajriyah Usman stated that global geopolitical\ndynamics have triggered a rise in international energy prices,\nparticularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), which has also impacted\ndomestic energy costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the concerns of ceramic industry players, as global\nenergy prices have risen over recent months due to geopolitical\ndynamics, affecting LNG prices,\u201d Usman said on Wednesday, 27 May\n2026.<\/p>\n
She clarified that pipeline gas prices, including those for customers\nunder the Specific Natural Gas Price (HGBT) scheme, remain governed by\ngovernment regulations and have not changed.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to note that this adjustment applies to LNG-based\ngas supplies,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Usman explained that the LNG pricing formula follows international\nenergy indicators such as the Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), Japan Crude\nCocktail (JCC), and Japan Korea Marker (JKM), which have risen\nsignificantly due to global energy market conditions.<\/p>\n
Data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) shows\nIndonesia\u2019s crude oil price was $64.41 per barrel in January 2026,\nrising to $68.79 in February, then jumping to $102.26 in March and\napproximately $117.31 in April.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis increase has directly influenced the LNG procurement formula,\u201d\nshe added.<\/p>\n
Other countries relying on LNG for industrial energy are also\nexperiencing similar price pressures.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany countries using LNG are facing the same energy price\npressures,\u201d Usman said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pgn-addresses-60-surge-in-ceramic-industry-gas-prices-1779890263", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }