Airlangga: Fuel Subsidy Purchase Limit of 50 Litres per Day Applies Until May

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that the government has set a limit on the purchase of subsidised fuel oil (BBM) to a maximum of 50 litres per day. He explained that this regulation refers to a circular from the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas), which details the allocation of BBM for various types of vehicles, including trucks and other vehicles. Airlangga mentioned that this restriction applies to two types of subsidised BBM, namely Pertalite and Biosolar. It takes effect on 1 April 2026. “In general, the limit is 50 litres per day for Pertalite and Biosolar, referring to the existing circular. This policy will apply for the next two months,” Airlangga said during a press conference on Monday (6/4/2026). According to him, this step is taken as part of regulating energy consumption amid global dynamics, while ensuring that the distribution of subsidised BBM remains on target. The policy is contained in the Head of BPH Migas Decision Number 024/KOM/BPH.DBBM/2026, signed by the Head of BPH Migas, Wahyudi Anas, on 30 March 2026. On the other hand, the price of BBM as of 1 April 2026 sold by PT Pertamina (Persero) is confirmed to remain unchanged, both for subsidised and non-subsidised types. This combination of policies is expected to keep energy distribution on target while ensuring a secure supply amid global dynamics. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia emphasised that this restriction is adjusted to the vehicle’s tank capacity. “The 50 litres applies to private cars. It does not apply to trucks or buses because their needs are greater,” Bahlil said during an online press conference from Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday (31/3/2026). The subsidised BBM purchase limit policy also forms part of the government’s efforts to encourage more efficient and non-excessive energy use.