Not Rp19,000 per Cylinder: Purbaya Reveals True Economic Price of 3kg LPG

Jakarta — Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has disclosed the true economic price of subsidised 3kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). He explained that the Rp19,000 price currently circulating among consumers represents the result of government intervention through budgetary subsidies from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN).

Purbaya stated that the government has continuously allocated budget to cover the difference between the true economic price and the retail energy price paid by consumers, including for 3kg LPG.

“The government has been bearing the difference between the economic price and the price paid by consumers through energy and non-energy subsidies,” said Purbaya during a working session with Commission XI of the House of Representatives.

What is the current 3kg LPG price at distribution points and outlets?

According to CNBC Indonesia’s monitoring as of 7 October 2025 at a liquefied petroleum gas distribution point in South Tangerang, the highest retail price (HET) for 3kg LPG remains at Rp19,000 per cylinder, as set by the government in South Tangerang.

For example, at Ayanih LPG Distribution Point in South Tangerang, the retail price for 3kg LPG currently stands at Rp19,000 per cylinder in accordance with government direction.

Meanwhile, at retail outlets and sub-distribution points such as Jejen Shop, the retail price for 3kg LPG is Rp22,000 per cylinder. This price includes delivery charges to the customer’s address.

“The price is Rp22,000 including delivery,” said the shop attendant.