Ministry Says Consumer Shift from Pertamax to Pertalite Not Yet Massive

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has stated that the shift of consumers from non-subsidised fuel, such as Pertamax, to subsidised fuel (Pertalite) has not yet become massive.

“Alhamdulillah, the shifting is not too large,” said ESDM Ministry Spokesperson Dwi Anggia when met at the ESDM Ministry Office in Jakarta on Thursday.

Anggia noted that, so far, the visible consumer shift involves Pertamax Turbo users moving to Pertamax. Although the migration from Pertamax to Pertalite is not widespread, Anggia stated that the ESDM Ministry has taken anticipatory measures, including the use of QR codes for Pertalitec purchases and instructing Pertamina to increase monitoring of fuel purchases.

“Even though there may be individuals attempting to bypass the QR codes, the most important thing is the growth of public awareness regarding what is their right and what is not,” Anggia said.

Anggia emphasised that the government has guaranteed that subsidised fuels, such as Pertalite and Biosolar, will not experience price increases until the end of the year. This policy is a form of “pro-poor” initiative aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from energy price volatility amidst Middle East geopolitical dynamics.

“The directive from President Prabowo to Mr Bahlil (Minister of ESDM) is clear: the most vulnerable groups, the poor who are most impacted and who rely heavily on subsidised fuel, are the ones who must be protected,” Anggia added.

Pertamina Patra Niaga has announced price increases for Pertamax and Pertamax Green fuel products effective from 10 June 2026. According to a company press release received in Jakarta on Tuesday (9/6), the price of non-subsidised Pertamax (RON 92) will rise from Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per litre, while Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) will increase from Rp12,900 to Rp17,000 per litre.

The company has ensured the security of fuel supplies across Pertamina’s gas station network throughout Indonesia. The company also stated that the prices of Pertamina fuel products, other than Pertamax and Pertamax Green, remain unchanged.

The prices for non-subsidised Pertamax Turbo (RON 98), Dexlite (CN 51), and Pertamina Dex (CN 53) remain at Rp20,750, Rp23,000, and Rp24,800 per litre, respectively. Subsidised fuels, such as Pertalite, will continue to be marketed at Rp10,000 per litre, while Biosolar remains at Rp6,800 per litre.