Analyst Says Electric Stoves and Vehicles Are Strategies to Address Energy Uncertainty
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Substituting energy use from petroleum to electricity in vehicles and household appliances is considered more effective and reduces dependence on a single type of energy source.
Energy analyst Komaidi Notonegoro views the use of electric stoves and electric vehicles as a strategic solution to strengthen national energy resilience amid global energy supply uncertainties due to Middle East conflicts.
“Electrification in the household and transportation sectors can reduce dependence on fuel oil (BBM), which still accounts for around 30 percent in the national energy mix, making it highly vulnerable to geopolitical turbulence and international price fluctuations,” he said in a written statement on Monday (30/3/2026).
In the current situation, he said, electric stoves could become one of the main alternatives because electricity does not have to rely on oil and gas.
“We still have other energy sources, including coal, which is in the national energy mix, and its availability is relatively greater domestically,” added Komaidi.
Besides the household sector, Komaidi believes electric vehicles (EV) also play an important role in curbing national BBM consumption.
Data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) shows that national BBM consumption reaches around 532 million barrels per year, with the transportation sector contributing about 52 percent of the total consumption.
“Electric vehicles can help reduce dependence on imported BBM. In the long term, this can also increase energy resilience while reducing the energy subsidy burden,” he explained.
Furthermore, Komaidi also appreciates the various incentives provided by the government to encourage accelerated electrification, from tax exemptions, purchase subsidies, to odd-even traffic restriction exemptions in several regions.
“With more massive socialisation and consistent policy support, electric stoves and electric vehicles have the potential to become an important part of the strategy to strengthen national energy resilience,” he concluded.
“Replacing one million electric vehicles can reduce crude oil needs by up to 13.2 million barrels per year,” said Fabby in an official statement.
Meanwhile, in the household sector, he mentioned that the use of electric stoves is also considered effective in curbing LPG consumption. For affluent households, electric stoves are even more economical than non-subsidised LPG, while reducing dependence on energy imports.
“If households start using induction stoves, LPG savings could reach more than 130 tons per year,” added Fabby.