Pertamax Price Hike: Aismoli Urges Government to Accelerate Energy Transition
The Indonesian Electric Motorcycle Industry Association (Aismoli) is pushing the government to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles following the increase in fuel prices and high public support for low-emission transport. The organisation views the current momentum as a strategic opportunity to reduce dependence on fuel while easing the burden of energy subsidies.
The fuel price increase of around 37%, effective from 10 June 2026, is seen as further raising public transport costs. This situation is exacerbated by the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar, which makes fuel imports more expensive and potentially increases the burden on the State Budget (APBN). Aismoli believes that every electric vehicle in operation will permanently reduce fuel consumption, thereby creating greater fiscal space for the government.
INDEF research data from 2025 shows that nearly 20% of household expenditure is allocated to vehicle needs, including purchase, maintenance, tax, and fuel. This makes transport costs one of the most sensitive components of spending in relation to energy price increases.
Amid this situation, the results of a Survey on the Impact of Electric Vehicle Use conducted by Litbang Kompas in April 2026 show public support for electric vehicles at a very high level. The survey, conducted through face-to-face interviews in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, and Makassar, recorded that 98% of respondents support the use of electric vehicles in Indonesia. Furthermore, 94.8% of respondents stated that the government needs to actively encourage the acceleration of the electric vehicle transition. Public awareness of electric vehicles also reached an average of 8.04 on a scale of 10.
The survey also revealed that 81.1% of respondents who do not yet own an electric vehicle are willing to switch if the technology proves to provide benefits for health, the environment, and the family economy. Meanwhile, 96.8% of electric vehicle users stated they are willing to recommend the vehicle to others because they directly experience lower operational costs, easier maintenance, and lighter taxes.
Data from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) presented at the Aismoli Annual Meeting 2026 also shows that the operational costs of electric motorcycles are 74 to 83% cheaper than fuel-powered motorcycles.
Aismoli Chairman Budi Setiyadi said the survey results show that the public is ready to embrace the energy transition in the transport sector. “These survey results show that the Indonesian public is ready, understands the benefits, and is looking forward to the acceleration of the energy transition in transportation. For the government, this should not be positioned as a burden, but rather an opportunity to lead a change that is supported and expected by the majority of the public. The long-term effect will be a reduction in high fuel subsidies,” said Budi Setiyadi.
The survey also found that the public wants a greater government role in strengthening the electric vehicle ecosystem. A total of 89.2% of respondents hope that the price of low-emission electric vehicles will be made more affordable, while 95.8% support increased domestic production of low-emission vehicles. Additionally, about 73.5% of respondents believe that public aspirations can push the government to move faster in issuing regulations that support the electric vehicle transition.
Aismoli believes that incentives alone are not enough to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. The industry requires medium- and long-term policy certainty, from purchase support schemes and taxation to consistent production standards, so that investment can grow.
Aismoli Secretary General Hanggoro Ananta Khrisna said the industry has prepared production capacity, distribution networks, and various technical proposals to support the acceleration of electric vehicles. “Industry and consumers have shown equal readiness. Now is the time for the government to take a leadership role, not just for this moment, but to build a policy ecosystem that gives the industry long-term certainty. Consistent and sustainable policies are the foundation that allows investment to grow, jobs to be created, and real benefits to be felt by the public through transport cost savings and increased purchasing power,” he said.
Aismoli emphasised that the success of the electric vehicle transition depends on collaboration between the government, industry, and consumers. With public support reaching 98%, alongside industry readiness and high public interest in switching, the association is optimistic that Indonesia has the opportunity to accelerate the development of a national electric vehicle ecosystem while sustainably reducing dependence on fuel imports.
Previously, Aismoli urged the government to implement subsidies for the purchase of electric motorcycles in 2026 to boost the use of electric vehicles. “Aismoli as an association encourages the immediate implementation of the electric motorcycle subsidy announced by the government to avoid a hold-buying effect, while also supporting non-fiscal policies that are easily understood by the public,” said Aismoli Public Relation Event Executive Riniwaty Sinaga. She noted that delays in implementing the subsidy policy could cause consumers to postpone electric vehicle purchases, potentially impacting efforts to increase the adoption of more environmentally friendly electric vehicles.