Government Prepares WFH After Eid, Aiming to Save Fuel
The government plans to implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants (ASN) and the private sector after Eid. This policy is prepared as an efficiency measure amid high global oil prices.
“With the high oil prices, efficiency in working hours is needed. Flexibility for work from home will be opened, one day in five working days,” said Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, after attending a limited meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
He added that this policy will not only apply to ASN but is also expected to involve the private sector and regional governments. Airlangga assessed that implementing WFH has the potential to provide significant savings in fuel consumption, particularly from the transportation sector.
“The savings are quite significant, one-fifth of what we usually spend,” explained Airlangga.
Nevertheless, the government is still refining the concept and technical implementation of the policy. Including the determination of the exact timing of its application.
Airlangga assured that the WFH policy will be enforced after Eid, but the detailed schedule will be announced after the study is completed.
“Post-Eid, but we will determine the timing later,” said Airlangga.
Meanwhile, regarding the issue of salary cuts for DPR members and ministers, Airlangga said that it has not been discussed in the limited meeting.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that the work-from-home scheme is an impact of the oil price increase.
The government is reviewing WFH options to reduce fuel consumption due to global tensions. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia assured that energy stocks are safe until Eid 2026.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is ready to implement WFH in Jakarta to save fuel in line with President Prabowo’s directives. President Prabowo assessed that saving fuel consumption is still necessary as part of efforts to address global uncertainties.
Bahlil said the government is currently conducting various simulations or exercises to prepare several policy options.