Government Considers One Day of WFH Per Week, Airlangga: Could Significantly Save Petrol
JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that the government is currently reviewing a work flexibility policy through a Work From Home (WFH) scheme for one day in every five working days.
This was conveyed after a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, on Thursday (19/3/2026).
“There are savings in terms of mobility usage; the petrol savings are quite significant, one-fifth of what we usually spend,” Airlangga explained during a press statement.
The implementation of WFH is expected not only to apply to Civil Servants (ASN) but also to be adopted by the private sector and local governments.
The planned implementation of this policy is scheduled to begin after Eid al-Fitr 2026.
However, the exact timing of its execution will still be determined further.
On the other hand, the government continues to strengthen national fiscal resilience amid global dynamics, including rises in energy and commodity prices.
“We are maintaining the state budget so that the deficit remains below 3 percent and in line with the directives from the Full Cabinet Session, which have been discussed with technical ministries. This is achieved through efficiency measures across various Ministries and Agencies (K/L), and with these efficiencies, the 3 percent deficit can be maintained,” Airlangga clarified.
In addition, the government is preparing anticipatory measures against the impact of rising fuel oil (BBM) and other commodity prices.
The government is reviewing adjustments to coal export tax policies to increase state revenues, in line with the trend of rising commodity prices.
In the energy sector, Airlangga said the government is pushing for the acceleration of converting diesel power plants (PLTD) to solar power plants (PLTS) as an efficiency step amid high oil prices.
This assignment has been given to the Danantara Investment Management Agency for immediate follow-up.