Indonesia to Boost LPG Supply with Two Import Cargoes from Australia

Jakarta — Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that the country is increasing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from Australia to secure national supply. Two additional cargoes will arrive in the country this weekend.

Bahlil stated that the government is securing LPG supply to meet Indonesian demand for several weeks ahead.

“Two cargoes will arrive from Australia this weekend. Then, on the 28th of this month, two more cargoes will come in,” Bahlil told President Prabowo Subianto during a full Cabinet session at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026).

“So for January, February, March, and April, God willing, we will be clear,” he added.

Bahlil explained that the decision to source LPG from Australia is part of an import diversification strategy. This approach responds to global geopolitical dynamics, particularly escalating tensions in the Middle East region.

According to his notes, Indonesia currently imports approximately 7.6 million tonnes of LPG annually to meet domestic needs. Of this total, roughly 70-75 per cent is supplied from the United States, 20 per cent from the Middle East, and the remainder from other countries such as Australia.

“Given the current situation in the Middle East, we are diversifying further and securing long-term contracts with the United States and several other countries, including Australia,” he explained.

Regarding current reserve positions, Bahlil reported that national LPG stock resilience stands at 15.66 days. This figure exceeds the minimum reserve threshold set by authorities, meaning the public should not be concerned about shortages.

“We report to the President, Vice President, and all colleagues. God willing, fuel and LPG reserves heading into the holiday season remain secure,” he concluded.