MPR Deputy Chairman deems diesel price increase reasonable in line with market conditions
Jakarta (ANTARA) - MPR Deputy Chairman Eddy Soeparno stated that the price increase for non-subsidised fuels (BBM), such as diesel CN 51 and CN 53, is reasonable as it follows global market conditions.
“Non-subsidised BBM must adjust to market prices. Therefore, it is not surprising if there is a price increase for non-subsidised BBM,” said Eddy in a statement received in Jakarta on Monday.
Eddy, who is also a member of the DPR’s Commission XII, opined that outside of subsidised BBM, namely Pertalite and diesel, the prices of other BBM follow market prices, so if not raised, it would become a burden for the government, Pertamina, or other private entities.
“If left at the old price, it would certainly burden Pertamina and the state budget. For private businesses, I think it would be the same,” said Eddy.
Price adjustments were again made by Pertamina and several private entities such as BP Indonesia and VIVO at the beginning of May 2026.
BP set the price for BP Ultimate Diesel (CN 51) at Rp30,890 per litre, up from Rp25,560 per litre in mid-April 2026. VIVO set the same price for Primus Plus (CN 51) at Rp30,890 per litre.
Meanwhile, as of 4 May 2026, Pertamina adjusted prices for several BBM types; in Jabodetabek, the price of Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) fuel increased to Rp19,900 per litre from Rp19,400 per litre in April 2026.
Furthermore, the price of Dexlite (CN 51) fuel rose to Rp26,000 per litre from Rp23,600 per litre in April 2026. Pertamina Dex (CN 53) also increased to Rp27,900 per litre from the previous Rp23,900 per litre.
Eddy stated that for non-subsidised BBM whose prices follow market mechanisms, the price increase is not something surprising.
He said that at certain times, those prices would be adjusted if global oil prices are falling.
The Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI also encouraged the government to continue taking strategic steps to strengthen national energy resilience against crisis threats.
Eddy hopes that the government and Pertamina can significantly reduce dependence on imported energy sources, so that when there is a global energy crisis, national energy resilience becomes stronger and more independent.
“After all, with the high dependence on fossil energy, especially influenced by the global market, every oil price fluctuation in the world will always have the potential to pressure our economy,” said Eddy.
Eddy added that the development of renewable energy such as geothermal, solar, wind, and bioenergy based on domestic resources needs to be accelerated continuously.
According to him, this step is very important to reduce dependence on energy imports and protect the economy from global fluctuations.
In addition to reducing import dependence and the impact of global crises, Eddy believes that accelerating the energy transition is also part of efforts to create a healthier and cleaner environment.
“I am convinced and believe that the urgency of realising energy resilience is as important as efforts to realise national resilience. Energy transition is no longer a choice, but a necessity,” said Eddy.