Government decides electricity tariffs unchanged in Q2 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the electricity tariffs for PT PLN (Persero) for the Second Quarter of 2026 (April–June) to remain unchanged as a government measure to safeguard public purchasing power. “The public need not worry, as the Government has set the electricity tariffs for the Second Quarter of 2026 to remain the same,” said Acting Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of ESDM, Tri Winarno, in an official statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday. Tri explained that this determination aims to protect public purchasing power. 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, the decision underwent a thorough evaluation of macroeconomic parameters in accordance 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 the Second Quarter of 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. That policy, according to him, also applies to subsidised customers who continue to receive unchanged tariffs. PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo stated that his company is ready to implement the government’s policy while ensuring the reliability of 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 in maintaining electricity tariff stability for the Second Quarter of 2026. This policy provides certainty for the public and the business world, and demonstrates the state’s presence in safeguarding purchasing power and national competitiveness,” said Darmawan. As the backbone of national electricity, Darmawan continued, PLN is committed to maintaining the reliability of electricity supply from upstream to downstream, and ensuring that electricity services remain optimal throughout Indonesia. “PLN is ready to fully support the Government’s policy by continuing to maintain system reliability and expanding equitable access to electricity for all people, as well as improving operational efficiency,” he said.