Bahlil Reveals Pertalite and Pertamax Fuel Reserves Above 24 Days to Prabowo

Jakarta — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia presented the current state of the nation’s fuel supply during a Full Cabinet Session at the State Palace on Friday, 13 March 2026. Overall, Bahlil reported that fuel reserves are in a safe condition.

For subsidised fuel, particularly Pertalite (RON 90), Bahlil stated that domestic reserves have reached 24.39 days, exceeding the national minimum threshold. He said: “Mr President, we report that this is our current fuel condition. For Pertalite, RON 90, which is subsidised petrol, our reserves are 24.39 days.”

For Pertamax (RON 92), Indonesia’s reserves stand at 28 days against a minimum threshold of 11 days, whilst Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) reserves have reached 31 days. “So I believe, Mr President, in terms of petrol matters, all is well,” Bahlil added.

For subsidised diesel, Indonesia holds reserves of 16.41 days, whilst non-subsidised diesel reserves reach 46 days. Aviation fuel (avtur) reserves stand at 38 days, all exceeding minimum national thresholds.

During the same Cabinet session, President Prabowo Subianto instructed Cabinet members to study fuel consumption reduction policies, including work-from-home arrangements, as a precautionary measure should conflict in the Middle East persist and impact global fuel prices.

President Prabowo noted that fuel prices can influence many sectors, including food prices, and therefore the government must take proactive steps to reduce fuel consumption. He cautioned against complacency, stating: “We face global developments in Europe and the Middle East, which will certainly affect us by influencing fuel prices. Fuel prices can also affect food prices. We have, thank God, secured basic food supplies. On fuel, we already have plans that we will accelerate, but we must also take proactive steps to reduce fuel consumption. We cannot assume that whatever happens, we are safe without making efforts to reduce our fuel consumption. Many countries have already taken such measures.”

Prabowo cited Pakistan as an example, noting that numerous countries have implemented fuel conservation measures in response to global oil price fluctuations. “This is only for comparison, so they consider this critical, hence they call it critical measures,” Prabowo explained.