It Turns Out, Indonesia's Petrol Largely Imported from Singapore and Malaysia

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that Indonesia still depends on imports to meet its fuel oil (BBM) needs, particularly for petrol. In 2025, Indonesia’s petrol imports will reach 60.18% of national demand, while for 2026, it is estimated to decrease to 59% of national demand. Secretary of the Directorate General of Oil and Natural Gas (Migas) at the Ministry of ESDM, Muhammad Rizwi Jilanisaf Hisjam, stated that Indonesia’s current petrol imports predominantly come from Singapore and Malaysia. “The most dominant petrol oil imports come from Singapore and Malaysia because the needs to date still require imports,” he said during a meeting with Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/4/2026). In detail, the demand for subsidised petrol, namely Pertalite, in 2025 is recorded at 76,932 KL per day, then decreasing to 74,107 KL per day in 2026. Meanwhile, the demand for non-subsidised petrol in 2025 is 24,055 KL per day, then increasing to 25,254 KL per day in 2026. In addition to petrol, the government also notes developments in diesel commodities. National diesel demand in 2025 reaches 110,932 KL per day and increases to 111,356 KL per day in 2026 up to February. The details show that the demand for subsidised diesel, namely Biosolar, in 2025 is 50,466 KL per day and increases to 52,373 KL per day in 2026. Meanwhile, the demand for non-subsidised diesel decreases from 60,466 KL per day in 2025 to 58,983 KL per day in 2026. “Where the imports (for diesel) are also most dominantly from Singapore and Malaysia, both in 2025 and 2026,” Rizwi revealed.