Non-Subsidised Fuel Prices Rise, Here's Bahlil's Explanation
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has spoken out regarding the price increase of several non-subsidised fuels (BBM) that took effect on Saturday, 18 April 2026. This price adjustment primarily affects high-octane petrol products and non-subsidised diesel.
Bahlil emphasised that the rise in non-subsidised fuel prices is a normal occurrence as it follows market mechanisms. According to him, the government only has full authority to maintain the stability of subsidised fuel prices.
Moreover, if global oil prices decline, non-subsidised fuel prices could potentially decrease as well. Conversely, if oil prices remain high, further price adjustments are very likely to occur.
“Because what the state can guarantee, the government can guarantee, is the subsidised price. And that’s clear in the Minister of ESDM Regulation 2022, there’s a formula for it. That’s it, right, Dek,” said Bahlil at the Ministry of ESDM on Monday (20/4/2026).
Bahlil assessed that subsidised fuel prices will not increase as long as Indonesia’s crude oil price (ICP) remains below a certain level.
“If the subsidy is up to a global ICP of $100, it won’t rise. On average. Now the average global ICP from January to the date I’m talking about is around $76. Today, yeah, yesterday it was $77. Because it once rose to $105, $106. Now it’s down, right? Already below $100,” said Bahlil.
As is known, PT Pertamina (Persero) has officially raised the prices of several non-subsidised fuels effective from Saturday, 18 April 2026. This adjustment mainly affects Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex, and Dexlite products.
Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun, explained that the non-subsidised fuel price adjustment is influenced by global market dynamics and geopolitical conditions. The same applies to the increase in non-subsidised LPG prices.
“This non-subsidised LPG (NPSO) price adjustment is roughly the same as non-subsidised BBM, influenced by market prices and current geopolitical conditions,” said Roberth to CNBC Indonesia on Monday (20/4/2026).
Meanwhile, for non-subsidised fuels like Pertamax, Roberth stated that they are still in the evaluation stage with the government.
Based on information from the official MyPertamina website, here are the latest fuel prices in the DKI Jakarta region along with comparisons to previous prices:
Pertamax Turbo (RON 98): Rp19,400 per litre, up from previously Rp13,100 per litre
Dexlite: Rp23,600 per litre, up from previously Rp14,200 per litre
Pertamina Dex: Rp23,900 per litre, up from previously Rp14,500 per litre
Meanwhile, several other types of fuel have not changed in price, namely:
Pertamax (RON 92) remains at Rp12,300 per litre.
Pertamax Green 95 remains at Rp12,900 per litre.
Pertalite remains at Rp10,000 per litre.
Subsidised diesel remains at Rp6,800 per litre.