DKI Provincial Government Assures Safe Stock of Non-Subsidised LPG

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has assured that the availability of non-subsidised 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG in Jakarta remains secure following the price adjustment effective from 18 April 2026.

Head of the DKI Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Office (PPKUKM), Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo, stated that 12 kg LPG is non-subsidised, so price changes follow global market dynamics.

“Based on field monitoring, stocks of 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG are currently stable, both at the agent and base levels. Distribution is running normally to all depots and distributors in the five administrative city areas and the Thousand Islands Regency,” she said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Elisabeth noted that 12 kg LPG has increased by Rp36,000 or about 18.75 per cent, from Rp192,000 to Rp228,000 per cylinder.

Meanwhile, 5.5 kg LPG has risen by Rp17,000 or about 18.89 per cent, from Rp90,000 to Rp107,000 per cylinder.

Ratu explained that the price adjustment is influenced by various external factors, including the rise in the world LPG contract price (CP Aramco), the increasing Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), and geopolitical conditions in the Middle East that impact global energy logistics routes.

To maintain stock availability in Jakarta, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, she continued, is continuously coordinating intensively with PT Pertamina Patra Niaga and Hiswana Migas. This is also to ensure smooth distribution.

“We urge the public not to engage in panic buying,” she said.

Furthermore, to anticipate potential shifts from 12 kg LPG users to subsidised 3 kg LPG due to price differences, the DKI Provincial Government is conducting supervision and education to ensure subsidies remain on target.

“We, along with Pertamina, Hiswana Migas, and stakeholders, will monitor LPG usage in non-SME business sectors, such as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. We also urge civil servants and affluent individuals to continue using non-subsidised LPG,” said Elisabeth.

Routine monitoring is also carried out at the agent and base levels to ensure the 3 kg LPG quota is available as intended and prices remain in accordance with regulations.

Regarding the purchase of 3 kg LPG, the ID card mechanism is still in effect in line with central government policy.

“In accordance with regulations, purchases of 3 kg LPG at official bases must use an ID card registered in the Pertamina Merchant Apps (MAP) system. Every transaction is recorded as part of controlling the distribution of subsidised LPG to ensure it reaches the right targets,” said Elisabeth.