Parliament Urges Government to Conduct Smart Negotiations Following US-Iran Ceasefire
Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives is urging the government to promptly prepare smart and strategic negotiation steps following the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This step is deemed crucial to anticipate high global uncertainties and maintain national energy supply stability.
Member of Commission XII of the House of Representatives, Aqib Ardiansyah, stated that although the two-week peace agreement has temporarily eased tensions and lowered world oil prices below US$100 per barrel, this situation does not yet guarantee long-term stability.
“Today we are grateful that the world oil price this morning has reached US$94 per barrel. However, the future situation needs to be mitigated together through appropriate negotiations, especially by Pertamina, to ensure that energy supplies remain intact,” said Aqib during a Hearing Meeting with the Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, SKK Migas, and BPH Migas in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/4).
The politician from the National Mandate Party (PAN) reminded that the post-ceasefire situation remains highly dynamic. He emphasised the importance of strengthening energy supplies through the development of new domestic sources and diversifying supplies from other countries if necessary.
In agreement with Aqib, Member of Commission XII of the House of Representatives Meitri Citra Wardani highlighted Indonesia’s high dependence on fossil energy. According to this PKS politician, oversight of distribution is crucial given the increasingly tight global competition for energy supplies, especially from major importing countries like China and India.
On the other hand, Member of Commission XII of the House of Representatives Dewi Yustisiana from the Golkar Party Faction requested that BPH Migas tighten oversight of fuel distribution to remote areas. “The government is reported to have locked in 95% of energy procurement contracts before the conflict. However, we request that this distribution smoothness be maintained sustainably, not just during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming moment,” she asserted.
Head of BPH Migas, Wahyudi Anas, assured that the current national energy resilience is at a safe level. Based on data up to February 2026, public consumption remains well served without any production disruptions from the refinery side.
“Fuel stocks are still sufficiently safe to serve community economic activities. Field fluctuations are still within control limits, and we continue to coordinate with the Pertamina Group to ensure production runs normally without maintenance issues,” Wahyudi concluded.