Industrial Diesel Price Increase, Central Java Governor Accompanies Fishermen's Aspirations

We have received their aspirations across Central Java. They represent colleagues with vessels over 30 GT, which use non-subsidised fuel oil,” said Luthfi in a written statement on Friday (8/5/2026).

Luthfi made this remark while receiving an audience from the All-Indonesia Fishermen’s Union (HNSI) of Central Java, along with fishery business actors and fishermen’s representatives in Semarang.

According to him, the increase in industrial diesel prices from previously around Rp13,000–Rp15,000 per litre to Rp25,000–Rp30,000 per litre is very burdensome for fishermen’s operations.

“Now it’s nearly Rp30,000. That is certainly very heavy for them,” he said.

Luthfi emphasised that the Central Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) will follow up on all fishermen’s aspirations by coordinating directly with the relevant ministries.

“We will accommodate all their aspirations, then prepare a letter, and escort it to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), then to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), and if necessary to the Ministry of Finance so that those using non-subsidised fuel also receive relief so they can go to sea,” he asserted.

According to Luthfi, the issue must be resolved quickly because it directly impacts the sustainability of fishermen’s businesses and the coastal community’s economy.

“If fishermen can no longer go to sea, the implications are very broad: fish production is disrupted, fish prices could rise, inflation could be affected, and the economic ecosystem in port areas is also disrupted,” he said.

Luthfi also reaffirmed his commitment to escorting fishermen’s aspirations to receive attention from the central government.

He plans to meet with fish traders, fishermen’s associations, and fishery business actors in Juwana, Pati Regency, to discuss issues related to the capture fisheries sector.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of HNSI Central Java, Riswanto, appreciated Luthfi for facilitating the audience and willingness to escort fishermen’s aspirations to the central government. This is because the increase in non-subsidised marine diesel fuel prices for vessels over 30 GT has caused many vessels in Juwana to stop operating.

“In Juwana, there are about 1,600 vessels over 30 GT. Currently, many vessels are tied up because they cannot afford non-subsidised industrial fuel at economic prices,” he said.

He hopes that the proposal for special pricing of non-subsidised marine diesel fuel for fishermen with vessels over 30 GT will soon receive a response from the central government.

“We will wait for further directions from the Governor. The hope is that this issue can be accompanied to completion so that fishermen’s vessel operations can resume,” he said.

Based on the data provided, the number of active fishing vessels in Central Java over 30 GT reaches 2,224 units. These vessels are under central government authority and use industrial diesel fuel.

In accordance with Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 191 of 2014 and the latest amendment through Perpres Number 117 of 2021, vessels up to 30 GT are still entitled to subsidised diesel, while vessels over 30 GT are required to use industrial diesel.