In Solo, Hasan Nasbi Assures Domestic Fuel Stocks Are Secure
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SOLO – The war in the Gulf region, triggered by US-Israel attacks on Iran, has had widespread repercussions. Iran has now retaliated by closing the world’s oil distribution route through the Strait of Hormuz. This has disrupted global oil distribution and triggered a surge in prices on the international market.
Indonesia is also feared to experience repercussions from the rise in global oil prices. In response, PT Pertamina Commissioner Hasan Nasbi has guaranteed that the government has anticipated the impact of the conflict from the outset. Anticipatory measures have been taken to ensure that the national energy supply remains stable.
“The government’s directive has anticipated this far in advance since the war first erupted. The government has predicted how far the impacts will reach, regarding prices and supply, and Pertamina, as the operator, is following the government’s instructions,” Hasan told the media at the residence of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko Widodo, in the Sumber area, Solo City, Central Java, on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
According to Hasan, the government, through Pertamina, continues to seek alternative supply sources from outside the affected Hormuz Strait closure area. Oil supplies, he added, are being ensured to keep flowing so that domestic energy needs are met.
“On the supply side, we are seeking as many sources as possible that are not held up at the Strait of Hormuz. There are sources in other places, such as from Africa and from America. And so far, our reserves are continuously replenished so that Pertamina can meet the needs of the public,” said the former head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
Hasan confirmed that global oil prices are currently experiencing a drastic increase. However, the government has not yet taken policy measures to raise domestic fuel oil (BBM) prices.
“There is no price increase. If there is a price rise in the world market, domestically the government has not yet implemented any policy to raise prices up to this point,” Hasan stated.