Government Assures No Electricity Tariff Increase in Q2-2026

Jakarta, VIVA – Following the announcement that fuel oil (BBM) prices will not increase this month, the government has also assured that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the electricity tariffs for PT PLN (Persero) for Quarter II-2026 (April–June) to stay the same, without any changes. This decision serves as a government measure to safeguard public purchasing power. “The public need not worry, as the government has set electricity tariffs for Quarter II 2026 to remain unchanged,” stated Acting Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of ESDM, Tri Winarno, in an official statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. At the same time, the government urges the public to use electricity efficiently and wisely as part of collective efforts to support national energy resilience. According to Tri, this decision followed a comprehensive evaluation of macroeconomic parameters in line with applicable regulations. Adjustments to electricity tariffs for non-subsidised customers are based on Ministry of ESDM Regulation Number 7 of 2024, with periodic evaluations every three months based on changes in exchange rates, Indonesian Crude Price/ICP (benchmark oil price), inflation, and Coal Reference Price (HBA). For Quarter II 2026, the parameters used are realisations from the period November 2025 to January 2026, namely an exchange rate of Rp16,743.46 per US dollar, ICP of 62.78 US dollars per barrel, inflation of 0.22 percent, and HBA of 70 US dollars per tonne. Although the formula indicates potential for tariff changes, the government has decided to maintain electricity tariffs to ensure national economic stability amid global dynamics. This policy, according to him, also applies to subsidised customers who will continue to receive unchanged tariffs. PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo stated that his company is ready to implement the government’s policy while ensuring reliable electricity supply for all customers, especially amid the dynamics and uncertainties of global geopolitical conditions. “Amid the dynamic global geopolitical conditions, we appreciate the government’s step to maintain electricity tariff stability for Quarter II 2026. This policy provides certainty for the public and business world, and demonstrates the state’s presence in safeguarding purchasing power and national competitiveness,” said Darmawan.