Pertamax Price Rises, Lawmaker Andre Rosiade Asserts Government Still Sides with the People

Deputy Chairman of House Commission VI, Andre Rosiade, views the increase in Pertamax fuel to Rp 16,250 per litre as still lower than world fuel prices. He stated the government continues to side with the people despite being forced to raise the Pertamax price. Andre initially appreciated the government for maintaining the price of Pertalite amidst renewed conflict in the Middle East. He believes the government is holding firmly to its promise. “Amid the turmoil of rising world oil prices, especially as we know war has broken out again between Iran and America, which of course causes world oil prices to fluctuate again, the government has given a firm and clear statement that there will be no increase in subsidised fuel. This shows the government’s clear alignment with the Indonesian people,” Andre said when contacted on Thursday (11/6/2026). Andre then responded regarding the increase in the non-subsidised Pertamax fuel. He noted that although it has risen, the Pertamax price is still far below the world fuel price. “As we know, Pertamax is a non-subsidised fuel. Even though it has increased, our new price is still far below the fuel prices in various regions of the world. Very far,” he said. Andre revealed that the price of the same fuel in other parts of the world could reach above Rp 20,000. “In fact, some are above Rp 40,000, and even Rp 70,000 per litre. Meanwhile, we are selling it at Rp 16,250. Our RON 95 is priced around Rp 17,000 per litre,” he added. Andre views this condition as proof that the government is still paying attention to the capabilities of the Indonesian people. He is also confident that the Pertamax increase will not affect inflation or commodity price hikes in Indonesia. “Yes, the government certainly has ways to prevent inflation. Surely all policies have been carefully calculated by the government to anticipate so there is no inflation and no increase in staple goods,” he explained. He mentioned that non-subsidised industrial fuel has also experienced an increase since last April. However, until now there have been no significant price increases. “So, God willing, I feel there will be no events causing a rise in basic necessities and so forth,” he concluded. It is known that Pertamina Patra Niaga adjusted the selling price of non-subsidised fuel for Pertamax and Pertamax Green products. Starting Wednesday, 10 June, the price of Pertamax (RON 92) rose to Rp 16,250 per litre, and Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) rose to Rp 17,000 per litre. This price adjustment was decided after coordination with the government as the regulator and carried out according to a periodic evaluation mechanism that considers the development of world oil prices and economic market prices. Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun, explained that the adjustment of non-subsidised fuel prices follows applicable regulations and is part of the implementation of energy governance aimed at maintaining a balance between business sustainability, service quality, and certainty of energy supply for the community. “The price adjustment for Pertamax and Pertamax Green was carried out after an evaluation process according to the price formula set by the government,” said Roberth in a written statement on Tuesday (9/6). The list of non-subsidised fuel prices applicable at Pertamina petrol stations from 10 June 2026: Pertamax (RON 92) from Rp 12,300 per litre to Rp 16,250 per litre; Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) from Rp 12,900 per litre to Rp 17,000 per litre; Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) remains Rp 20,750 per litre; Dexlite (CN 51) remains Rp 23,000 per litre; Pertamina Dex (CN 53) remains Rp 24,800 per litre.