Legislator Assesses Indonesia Has Strong Resilience Amid Energy Crisis
Indonesia holds the second position as the strongest country in facing the global energy crisis of 2026, based on research by JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management titled Pandora’s Box: The Global Energy Shock of 2026, with an energy resilience level of 77 per cent.
Golkar Party Faction Chairman in the Indonesian House of Representatives, M Sarmuji, stated that this achievement deserves appreciation, especially amid geopolitical pressures from the Iran versus United States (US) and Israel war that affects global energy supply stability.
“The current global situation is not easy. The conflict involving Iran with the United States and Israel directly impacts the world’s energy supply chain and triggers price uncertainty. In this context, Indonesia’s relatively strong position is not something that happens by chance, but the result of hard and smart work in reading the situation,” Sarmuji said in his statement on Wednesday (22/4/2026).
Indonesia’s position is above China, which scored 76 per cent, followed by the United States at 70 per cent, Australia at 68 per cent, Sweden at 66 per cent, Pakistan at 65 per cent, Romania at 64 per cent, Peru at 63 per cent, and Colombia at 60 per cent.
Sarmuji considers Indonesia’s achievement significant given that Indonesia is still a net energy importer, particularly oil.
Therefore, according to him, the ability to withstand global pressures shows a combination of appropriate policies between managing domestic resources and risk mitigation strategies.
The composition supporting this energy resilience consists of coal at 48 per cent, gas at 22 per cent, and renewable energy at 7 per cent.
He said that this structure is one of the factors supporting Indonesia’s position in facing global energy turmoil triggered by geopolitical uncertainty.
Nevertheless, Sarmuji warns that the global situation remains very dynamic and full of uncertainty, so strengthening the national energy sector is still needed.
“This achievement must be maintained and improved. Energy resilience is not just about today, but also preparedness to face a future full of risks. The government needs to continue working hard and smart so that Indonesia not only survives but also becomes increasingly independent in the energy sector,” said Sarmuji.