Check ASEAN Fuel Prices for April 2026: Is Indonesia Still the Cheapest?

The recent escalation of the Iran-Israel and US conflict has shaken the global energy market, particularly with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route handling about 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply. This uncertainty has caused fluctuations in global crude oil prices, leading to fuel price hikes in many countries, including Indonesia. On 18-19 April 2026, Pertamina officially increased prices for non-subsidised fuels such as Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite, and Pertamina Dex, while subsidised fuels like Pertalite and Solar remained stable. In the DKI Jakarta region, Pertamina’s latest fuel prices include Pertamax at Rp12,300 per litre, Pertamax Turbo at Rp19,400 per litre, Dexlite at Rp23,600 per litre, and Pertamina Dex at Rp23,900 per litre. Compared to other countries, especially in Southeast Asia, does Indonesia still rank among the cheapest? Based on the latest data from Global Petrol Prices as of 13 April 2026, Indonesia’s petrol price is recorded at US$0.724 per litre, equivalent to Rp12,308 per litre (assuming an exchange rate of Rp17,000 per US dollar). This figure positions Indonesia as one of the countries with the most affordable fuel prices in Southeast Asia. Malaysia also remains one of the countries with relatively cheap petrol at US$1.074 per litre, or about Rp18,258 per litre. Vietnam is at US$0.919 per litre, equivalent to Rp15,623 per litre, still higher than Indonesia. Meanwhile, Thailand records a petrol price of US$1.693 per litre, or about Rp28,781 per litre. The Philippines is at US$1.610 per litre, equivalent to Rp27,370 per litre, while Laos reaches US$1.901 per litre, or about Rp32,317 per litre. Cambodia also falls into the expensive category with a fuel price of US$1.576 per litre, equivalent to Rp26,792 per litre. Here is the list of fuel prices in several Southeast Asian countries for April 2026: 1. Indonesia – US$0.724/litre (Rp12,308) 2. Vietnam – US$0.919/litre (Rp15,623) 3. Malaysia – US$1.074/litre (Rp18,258) 4. Cambodia – US$1.576/litre (Rp26,792) 5. Philippines – US$1.610/litre (Rp27,370) 6. Thailand – US$1.693/litre (Rp28,781) 7. Laos – US$1.901/litre (Rp32,317)