Puan Urges Government to Explain Why Non-Subsidised Fuel Prices Have Risen

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the government to explain why non-subsidised fuel (BBM) prices have suddenly been increased.

However, given the increasingly uncertain geopolitical situation, Puan understands that the government must mitigate preparedness related to fuel prices.

“With the existing increase in non-subsidised fuel prices, there must certainly be fairness. And an explanation must be provided as to why the price has risen, for how long, and whether the price will continue to rise or not. This evaluation must of course be communicated periodically,” Puan stated during a press conference at the DPR Building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (21/4/2026).

Puan said that the DPR is asking the government to mitigate all possible matters related to fuel.

“However, as a country that, although not directly affected, we must be prepared to anticipate and mitigate the possibilities that may occur,” she added.

It is known that non-subsidised fuel prices rose as of 18 April 2026.

Residents were shocked to see this sharp price increase.

For information, Pertamax Turbo is now priced at Rp 19,400 per litre, up Rp 6,300 from the previous Rp 13,100 per litre.

Meanwhile, Pertamina Dex also experienced an increase of Rp 9,400, from Rp 14,500 to Rp 23,900 per litre.

On the other hand, Pertamax remains at Rp 12,300 per litre, and Pertamax Green 95 is still sold at Rp 12,900 per litre.