Prices of Fuel for the Wealthy in Indonesia Surge, Reaching Rp25,560 per Litre

Non-subsidised fuel prices in Indonesia have surged sharply, particularly for diesel types commonly used in middle-to-upper-class vehicles.

For instance, the private BP-AKR petrol station is now selling BP Ultimate Diesel at Rp25,560 per litre as of 18 April 2026. This figure represents a jump of Rp10,940 from the previous price of Rp14,620 per litre.

PT Pertamina (Persero) has similarly raised the selling price of non-subsidised diesel effective 18 April 2026. Dexlite, for example, is now priced at Rp23,600 per litre, up from Rp14,200 per litre previously.

Pertamina Dex is now at Rp23,900 per litre, also surging from the prior Rp14,500 per litre.

This situation could influence consumption patterns among the public, especially diesel vehicle users, and may lead to a shift in consumption from non-subsidised to subsidised fuel.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has urged capable individuals not to take the rights of those entitled to subsidised fuel. This responds to the potential shift in consumption from non-subsidised to subsidised fuel amid the price hike.

According to Bahlil, subsidised fuel is intended for those who truly need it. He hopes that affluent members of society will not use fuel meant for the less fortunate.

“Yes, I just want to say this. Subsidised fuel is for our brothers and sisters who are entitled to it. Don’t do like me, like the Director General, Deputy Minister, because the RON 98 fuel price suddenly rises, they switch to subsidised. That means we’re taking the rights of our brothers and sisters who deserve it. Aren’t we ashamed? That’s it, Boss,” Bahlil advised at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday (20/4/2026).

Regarding oversight, Bahlil assured that the government will tighten field controls to prevent misuse of subsidised fuel. Additionally, the government is preparing a purchase limitation scheme.

“Yes, I said in Seoul, Korea, when I mentioned that the fuel will be given 50 litres per day. 50 litres fills the tank, can go 400 km, more than 300 km, around 400. As a former angkot driver, that’s my experience. Unless there’s another purpose to fill more than that,” he stated.

As is known, PT Pertamina (Persero) has officially raised the prices of several non-subsidised fuels effective Saturday, 18 April 2026. This adjustment mainly affects high-octane petrol and diesel products.

Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun, explained that the non-subsidised fuel price adjustment is influenced by global market price dynamics and the current geopolitical situation. The same applies to the increase in non-subsidised LPG prices.

“This adjustment to non-subsidised LPG (NPSO) prices is roughly similar to non-subsidised fuel (NPSO), influenced by market prices and the current geopolitical situation,” Roberth told CNBC Indonesia on Monday (20/4/2026).

Meanwhile, for non-subsidised fuels like Pertamax, Roberth said the company is still in the evaluation stage with the government.

Based on information from the official MyPertamina website, here are the latest fuel prices in the DKI Jakarta area along with comparisons to previous prices:

• Pertamax Turbo (RON 98): Rp19,400 per litre, up from previous Rp13,100 per litre

• Dexlite: Rp23,600 per litre, up from previous Rp14,200 per litre

• Pertamina Dex: Rp23,900 per litre, up from previous Rp14,500 per litre

Meanwhile, several other fuel types have not changed in price, namely:

• Pertamax (RON 92) remains at Rp12,300 per litre.

• Pertamax Green 95 remains at Rp12,900 per litre.

• Pertalite remains at Rp10,000 per litre.

• Subsidised solar remains at Rp6,800 per litre.