Chaos! Petrol Prices in This Indonesian Neighbour Skyrocket to Rp43,300 per Litre

Several countries in Southeast Asia are beginning to raise their fuel prices. This is inseparable from the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, particularly the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

For example, in Singapore, the average fuel price for petrol reaches US2.545perlitreorRp43, 308perlitre(exchangerateRp17, 017/US). Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$2.978 per litre or Rp50,676 per litre.

In contrast to other Southeast Asian countries, the Indonesian government has decided to hold domestic fuel prices steady, applying not only to subsidised fuel but also to non-subsidised fuel.

Take, for instance, Pertamina’s fuel products at petrol stations, where the price of RON 92 or Pertamax fuel on 1 April remains Rp12,300 per litre. Then Pertamax Green or RON 95 remains Rp12,900 per litre.

This also applies to Pertamax Turbo, which remains Rp13,100 per litre. Then Dexlite remains Rp14,200 per litre. And Pertamina Dex remains Rp14,500 per litre.

As for Pertamina’s subsidised fuels, such as RON 90 or Pertalite, it remains Rp10,000 per litre. Similarly, Subsidised Solar remains the same at Rp6,800 per litre.

So, when compared to fuel prices in Southeast Asian countries, which ones are cheaper? Here is the fuel price data in Southeast Asia as of 30 March 2026:

1. Malaysia

Quoting the Global Petrol Prices website, the average fuel price for petrol in Malaysia as of (30/3/2026) reaches US$0.956 per litre or Rp16,268 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.364 per litre or Rp23,211 per litre.

2. Singapore

The average fuel price for petrol in Singapore reaches US2.545perlitreorRp43, 308perlitre(exchangerateRp17, 017/US). Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$2.978 per litre or Rp50,676 per litre.

3. Philippines

The average fuel price for petrol in the Philippines reaches US$1.588 per litre or Rp24,316 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.974 or Rp33,591 per litre.

4. Thailand

The average fuel price for petrol in Thailand reaches US$1.600 per litre or Rp27,200 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.223 or Rp20,811 per litre.

5. Laos

The average fuel price for petrol in Laos reaches US$1.779 per litre or Rp30,243 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.889 per litre or Rp32,145 per litre.

6. Cambodia

The average fuel price for petrol in Cambodia reaches US$1.546 per litre or Rp26,282 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.796 per litre or Rp30,562 per litre.

7. Myanmar

The average fuel price for petrol in Myanmar reaches US$1.568 per litre or Rp26,656 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel fuel reaches US$1.741 per litre or Rp29,626 per litre.