Pertamax Turbo Price Rises by Rp 6,300 per Litre, Consumers Think Twice
JAKARTA – Another increase in the price of non-subsidised fuel oil (BBM) has occurred, and this time the impact feels significant. As of Saturday (18/4/2026), the price of Pertamax Turbo in the Jakarta area has jumped from Rp 13,100 to Rp 19,400 per litre.
This means a rise of Rp 6,300 per litre in a short time, a surge that has some consumers rethinking their fuel choices.
This increase does not affect all products. Pertamax remains at Rp 12,300 per litre, while Pertamax Green 95 holds steady at Rp 12,900 per litre.
For some users, particularly motorbike riders, this rise is considered beyond rational limits for daily use. Fami, a rider of a Honda Vario 160, admits he has been loyal to using Pertamax Turbo every time he fills up at Pertamina petrol stations.
“Fortunately, Pertamax and Pertalite didn’t rise. Although I usually fill up with Pertamax Turbo at Pertamina stations. But now the price is unreasonable for me, especially since my vehicle is a two-wheeled motorbike, so I’m likely to switch to other petrol stations,” Fami told Kompas.com on Saturday (18/4/2026).
He also revealed that even before this latest price increase, he had started considering alternative fuels from other operators. According to him, options like Revvo 92 or products from BP such as BP 92 and BP Ultimate are more reasonable choices in terms of cost.
Lia, a user of a Honda CR-V Turbo, feels the same. Although her vehicle is recommended to use high-octane fuel, she admits she is starting to reconsider that habit.
“For the car, it actually still needs good petrol, so previously I always filled up with Pertamax Turbo. But with the current price, honestly, it makes me think. The difference is huge now, so maybe later I’ll try other options that are still safe for the engine but easier on the pocket,” said Lia.
Didi, a Mazda CX-5 user, shares a similar experience. He admits he is starting to rethink after seeing the quite high price surge.
“Initially, I wasn’t too bothered using Pertamax Turbo occasionally, because it’s good for engine pull. And then suddenly, it’s bad,” said Didi.
The Pertamax Turbo price increase is not only felt by private vehicle users but is also starting to impact the service sector, including workshops. Operational costs that are pushed up could affect the prices of services received by consumers.
Lung Lung, owner of Dokter Mobil workshop, said the impact is quite felt in the workshop’s daily activities.
“Yes, it affects. It can be up to around 30 percent. In the end, prices to customers will definitely rise,” said Lung Lung.
Although he did not detail the cost components specifically, that statement gives an idea that the rise in high-octane fuel is also pressuring the operational cost structure. In practice, fuel is not only used for customer vehicles but also supports various workshop activities, from testing to technician mobility.
In terms of specifications, Pertamax Turbo is indeed intended for engines with high compression ratios. However, with the significant price increase, cost efficiency considerations are now starting to influence consumer decisions.