On Non-Subsidised Fuel Price Increase, Airlangga: Not Yet!

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has emphasised that there are no plans to increase the prices of non-subsidised fuels such as Pertamax and similar types. Airlangga explained that with fuel purchases at US$76 per barrel, prices are still close to the 2026 State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) assumption of US$70 per barrel. “US$76 is still close to our APBN. So for the future, it’s still safe. Not yet, not yet (increase),” said Airlangga in response to questions about non-subsidised fuel prices on Monday (6/4/2026). In relation to this, the government has assured that it will not raise subsidised fuel prices until the end of 2026. The subsidised fuel prices are being held to safeguard public purchasing power, as announced on 31 March 2026. “The government and Pertamina have decided not to increase the prices of subsidised fuels Pertalite and diesel. Finance Minister (Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa) will explain that as long as the oil price does not exceed an average of US$97, we can maintain these fuel prices until December 2026,” clarified Airlangga.