Bahlil Ensures Domestic Gas Supply is Secure and Available
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has ensured the availability of natural gas supplies for domestic needs, stating they are sufficient to meet the demands of the industrial sector. This statement comes amid concerns from business players regarding potential gas shortages that could disrupt the operational continuity of national manufacturing.
Bahlil emphasised that all domestic requirements, particularly for Liquefed Natural Gas (LNG), are currently available in the market. He noted that the government continues to monitor energy distribution to ensure that strategic sectors, such as the industrial and fertiliser industries, do not face obstacles in accessing primary energy.
“To be clear, I can ensure that all domestic needs for LNG are available. While there has been a price increase, this is not unique to Indonesia; it is happening globally,” he said when met at the DPR RI Building, Jakarta, on Monday (8/6/2026).
Bahlil explained that the current rise in industrial gas prices is inseparable from global energy market dynamics. According to him, domestic price movements continue to follow global price correction trends experienced by various gas-producing and consuming nations.
“So, in terms of supply, everything is available. Prices are undergoing corrections in line with world prices. It is not as if prices are rising only in Indonesia while the rest of the world remains stable. However, regarding the HGBT (Gas for Industrial Use) price, it remains in accordance with government decisions,” he added.
Currently, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is working to increase efficiency within the upstream gas price structure to safeguard the competitiveness of national industries. The government is engaged in intensive coordination with Production Sharing Contract (PSC) contractors to find a middle ground between contract price formulations and current economic conditions.
“Up to now, we are seeking greater efficiency. We are communicating with PSC contractors because there is a specific formula involved. While some are owned by State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), our PSC contractors also include national and foreign private entities, so we must respect existing contracts while seeking more efficient solutions,” he explained.
Beyond pricing, the government guarantees that priority for supply fulfilment will remain directed towards domestic needs before being allocated to the export market. This approach is considered crucial for strengthening national energy security and maintaining industrial operational stability amidst global geopolitical volatility.