Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister\nBahlil Lahadalia revealed that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has\ninstructed him and his team to promptly seek additional oil supply\nsources from various countries. This is to maintain national energy\nresilience during the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle\nEast.<\/p>\n
Bahlil stated that the government is endeavouring to diversify oil\nimport sources and maximise domestic energy potential to ensure the\navailability of fuel oil (BBM) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).<\/p>\n
\u201cInsya Allah, the government will safeguard our energy supplies,\nreserves, and prices. On various occasions, even in conditions affecting\nnearly the entire world, we are grateful to Allah; thanks to the\nPresident\u2019s directives and public support, today our beloved nation\u2019s\nfuel\u2014petrol, diesel, and LPG\u2014is well met,\u201d he said during a press\nconference following an inspection of fuel supplies at the Bolon petrol\nstation in Colomadu Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, on\nThursday (26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we must realise that this geopolitical situation cannot be\npredicted by anyone. Even in various analyses, we pray that this war can\nend well and quickly. But looking at the current situation, we are\nstriving for it not to drag on too long,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn that basis, the President instructed me and the team last night\nto immediately seek our oil supplies from nearly all countries and to\noptimise all available domestic energy,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Bahlil explained that Indonesia previously imported around 20% of its\ncrude oil from the Middle East, shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, a\nstrategic waterway currently embroiled in conflict.<\/p>\n
However, the government has taken swift action by switching supplies\nfrom other countries to cover potential shortages.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also know that 20% of our crude comes from the Strait of Hormuz;\nnow we have switched to other places, and the supplies are, Insya Allah,\nstarting to improve. So, please keep us in your prayers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Not denying it, Bahlil said that several neighbouring countries in\nAsia are beginning to face energy emergencies, but the government\nassures that fuel and LPG supplies in Indonesia are currently safe and\nunder control.<\/p>\n
The government stated that national energy reserves are still above\nthe minimum standards set.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Bahlil emphasised that the government has no plans to\nraise subsidised fuel prices in the near term. He mentioned ongoing\ncoordination with the Finance Minister to find the best financing scheme\nso that the burden from the current situation is not immediately passed\non to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cPray for us in the government, especially regarding subsidies; up\nuntil last night, the President\u2019s directive was to find ways to avoid\nburdening the people. So for subsidies, I and the Finance Minister are\ncontinuously seeking the best solutions\u2014even in a crisis, we still\nprioritise the people\u2019s conditions,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-orders-bahlil-to-seek-oil-supplies-from-various-countries-1774529483", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }