Minister Bahlil: Pertamax Price Hike Calculated Wisely by Pertamina

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has stated that the price increase for non-subsidised fuel, particularly Pertamax, was calculated wisely. It is known that the price of non-subsidised Pertamax (RON 92) has risen from Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per litre, and Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) has increased from Rp12,900 to Rp17,000 per litre.

“Of course, this calculation has been carried out wisely by business operators, both Pertamina and other private entities,” Bahlil told reporters at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Bahlil confirmed that subsidised fuels such as Pertalite and subsidised LPG will not experience any price increase. “There has been absolutely no change to the price of subsidised fuel or LPG,” he said.

When asked whether the government would provide incentives to maintain people’s purchasing power, Bahlil said the matter was still under discussion. “The government is currently formulating matters related to maintaining the public’s purchasing power. That is why, to protect purchasing power, we have not raised subsidised fuel prices at all. Meanwhile, adjustments have been made to others,” Bahlil concluded.

Previously, Pertamina Patra Niaga announced price hikes for Pertamax and Pertamax Green fuel products effective from 10 June 2026. According to a company press release, the price adjustment was made after an evaluation process in accordance with the pricing formula set by the government.

“The price adjustment for Pertamax and Pertamax Green was decided in coordination with the government as the regulator and carried out according to a periodic evaluation mechanism, taking into account global oil price developments and economic market prices,” said Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary Roberth MV Dumatubun. Roberth conveyed that the adjustment of non-subsidised fuel prices was made in accordance with prevailing regulations. “The selling price was decided while still coordinating with the government as the regulator and is part of efforts to ensure the sustainability of energy supply and the optimal distribution of quality fuel for the public,” he explained.