Fuel Stocks Claimed Safe Ahead of 2026 Eid al-Fitr
JAKARTA – The government has ensured that the availability of fuel oil (BBM) remains secure ahead of the Eid al-Fitr homecoming flow in 2026.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, claimed that national reserves are even above the minimum limit, reaching 27-28 days. This figure is deemed sufficient to anticipate the surge in consumption during the Idulfitri period.
“Today, I checked the availability of BBM and the reliability of the electricity system for Central Java. So, for BBM availability, the minimum reserve has already been far exceeded,” said Yuliot in his statement on Thursday (19/3/2026).
With this condition, the government emphasised that there will be no policy on restricting BBM purchases, either at the central or regional level. This means the public can still buy BBM according to their needs during the homecoming period.
“We have not implemented any restrictions. This is done by both the central government and regional governments,” Yuliot stated.
Although supplies are assured to be safe, the public is still urged to remain orderly when refuelling at petrol stations (SPBU), especially when queues increase along the homecoming routes.
“So, for the public queuing at SPBU, please be patient, do not cause any commotion. Of course, we will serve as quickly as possible,” he said.
Not only BBM, the government also ensured that the electricity system is in a safe condition. Currently, the installed electricity capacity reaches 52 gigawatts, while the peak load is around 35 percent, leaving a substantial power reserve available.
“So, we have a reserve or risk margin of around 48 percent. So, the public does not need to worry,” said Yuliot.
Previously, the Minister of ESDM, Bahlil Lahadalia, had mentioned that national BBM reserves were around 20 days.
The government ensures that stock conditions continue to be maintained, despite global dynamics such as conflicts in the Middle East that could potentially affect world oil prices.