Purbaya: The US is in a Bind Due to the War, People Starting to Get Angry
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States’ attack alongside Israel on Iran has left President Donald Trump in a difficult position. Iran’s retaliation by closing the Strait of Hormuz has driven up oil prices and severely impacted US citizens.
This was stated by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to reporters at his office in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday (26/3/2026).
“Even now, America is already in a bind, right? At $100, their fuel prices have risen by nearly 100%, and the people are starting to get angry,” he explained.
Trump, who is now under pressure, plans to take steps to stabilise oil prices. He has even sought help from many countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as around 10-15% of the world’s oil flow is disrupted.
“That’s why Trump’s approach is a bit different, right? It could go up to $150? Trump is the one falling, not us, but over there,” he elaborated.
According to The Economist, this surge quickly affects the domestic market. Petrol prices rise and are clearly visible at petrol stations. The figures are large, easy to read, and change within days. For Trump’s voters, this is a daily expense and not a distant issue.
The effects are more pronounced in Republican Party stronghold areas. The tax structure causes consumer-level prices to move faster in line with global oil spikes. When world prices rise, pump prices surge even more sharply.
Such pressures have a political track record. Presidents facing energy price surges often lose support. This pattern has repeated over the past few decades in America.
The current situation is moving in the same direction. Support for the war is limited outside the Republican base. Within the base, strong support is beginning to wane. Young people and Latinos are among the quickest to feel the impact due to their larger share of energy spending.
The economic impact spreads to the real sector. Diesel prices rise, increasing business operating costs. Small businesses in rural areas are starting to feel the pressure. In the agricultural sector, concerns arise from natural gas-based fertilisers. If gas prices rise, production costs will also increase.
This situation is entering the political arena ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats are in a stronger position. Several key states are shifting, especially those making cost of living a central campaign issue.
Final Output
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“relevant”: true,
“topic”: “Politics”,
“title”: “Purbaya: The US is in a Bind Due to the War, People Starting to Get Angry”,
“summary”: “Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has commented that the US attack on Iran, followed by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused oil prices to surge, leading to sharp increases in fuel costs and growing public anger in the US. This situation is pressuring President Trump politically, with declining support among his Republican base and potential advantages for Democrats ahead of midterm elections. The economic ripple effects, including higher operational costs for businesses and agriculture, underscore the global implications of the conflict.”,
“body”: “Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States’ attack alongside Israel on Iran has left President Donald Trump in a difficult position. Iran’s retaliation by closing the Strait of Hormuz has driven up oil prices and severely impacted US citizens.
This was stated by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to reporters at his office in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday (26/3/2026).
"Even now, America is already in a bind, right? At $100, their fuel prices have risen by nearly 100%, and the people are starting to get angry," he explained.
Trump, who is now under pressure, plans to take steps to stabilise oil prices. He has even sought help from many countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as around 10-15% of the world’s oil flow is disrupted.
"That’s why Trump’s approach is a bit different, right? It could go up to $150? Trump is the one falling, not us, but over there," he elaborated.
According to The Economist, this surge quickly affects the domestic market. Petrol prices rise and are clearly visible at petrol stations. The figures are large, easy to read, and change within days. For Trump’s voters, this is a daily expense and not a distant issue.
The effects are more pronounced in Republican Party stronghold areas. The tax structure causes consumer-level prices to move faster in line with global oil spikes. When world prices rise, pump prices surge even more sharply.
Such pressures have a political track record. Presidents facing energy price surges often lose support. This pattern has repeated over the past few decades in America.
The current situation is moving in the same direction. Support for the war is limited outside the Republican base. Within the base, strong support is beginning to wane. Young people and Latinos are among the quickest to feel the impact due to their larger share of energy spending.
The economic impact spreads to the real sector. Diesel prices rise, increasing business operating costs. Small businesses in rural areas are starting to feel the pressure. In the agricultural sector, concerns arise from natural gas-based fertilisers. If gas prices rise, production costs will also increase.
This situation is entering the political arena ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats are in a stronger position. Several key states are shifting, especially those making cost of living a central campaign issue.”
}## Final Output
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“relevant”: true,
“topic”: “Politics”,
“title”: “Purbaya: The US is in a Bind Due to the War, People Starting to Get Angry”,
“summary”: “Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has commented that the US attack on Iran, followed by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused oil prices to surge, leading to sharp increases in fuel costs and growing public anger in the US. This situation is pressuring President Trump politically, with declining support among his Republican base and potential advantages for Democrats ahead of midterm elections. The economic ripple effects, including higher operational costs for businesses and agriculture, underscore the global implications of the conflict.”,
“body”: “Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States’ attack alongside Israel on Iran has left President Donald Trump in a difficult position. Iran’s retaliation by closing the Strait of Hormuz has driven up oil prices and severely impacted US citizens.
This was stated by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to reporters at his office in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday (26/3/2026).
"Even now, America is already in a bind, right? At $100, their fuel prices have risen by nearly 100%, and the people are starting to get angry," he explained.
Trump, who is now under pressure, plans to take steps to stabilise oil prices. He has even sought help from many countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as around 10-15% of the world’s oil flow is disrupted.
"That’s why Trump’s approach is a bit different, right? It could go up to $150? Trump is the one falling, not us, but over there," he elaborated.
According to The Economist, this surge quickly affects the domestic market. Petrol prices rise and are clearly visible at petrol stations. The figures are large, easy to read, and change within days. For Trump’s voters, this is a daily expense and not a distant issue.
The effects are more pronounced in Republican Party stronghold areas. The tax structure causes consumer-level prices to move faster in line with global oil spikes. When world prices rise, pump prices surge even more sharply.
Such pressures have a political track record. Presidents facing energy price surges often lose support. This pattern has repeated over the past few decades in America.
The current situation is moving in the same direction. Support for the war is limited outside the Republican base. Within the base, strong support is beginning to wane. Young people and Latinos are among the quickest to feel the impact due to their larger share of energy spending.
The economic impact spreads to the real sector. Diesel prices rise, increasing business operating costs. Small businesses in rural areas are starting to feel the pressure. In the agricultural sector, concerns arise from natural gas-based fertilisers. If gas prices rise, production costs will also increase.
This situation is entering the political arena ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats are in a stronger position. Several key states are shifting, especially those making cost of living a central campaign issue.”
}
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Processed Article for jawawa.id
Title: Purbaya: The US is in a Bind Due to the War, People Starting to Get Angry
Summary: Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has commented that the US attack on Iran, followed by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused oil prices to surge, leading to sharp increases in fuel costs and growing public anger in the US. This situation is pressuring President Trump politically, with declining support among his Republican base and potential advantages for Democrats ahead of midterm elections. The economic ripple effects, including higher operational costs for businesses and agriculture, underscore the global implications of the conflict.
Body:
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States’ attack alongside Israel on Iran has left President Donald Trump in a difficult position. Iran’s retaliation by closing the Strait of Hormuz has driven up oil prices and severely impacted US citizens.
This was stated by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to reporters at his office in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday (26/3/2026).
“Even now, America is already in a bind, right? At $100, their fuel prices have risen by nearly 100%, and the people are starting to get angry,” he explained.
Trump, who is now under pressure, plans to take steps to stabilise oil prices. He has even sought help from many countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as around 10-15% of the world’s oil flow is disrupted.
“That’s why Trump’s approach is a bit different, right? It could go up to $150? Trump is the one falling, not us, but over there,” he elaborated.
According to The Economist, this surge quickly affects the domestic market. Petrol prices rise and are clearly visible at petrol stations. The figures are large, easy to read, and change within days. For Trump’s voters, this is a daily expense and not a distant issue.
The effects are more pronounced in Republican Party stronghold areas. The tax structure causes consumer-level prices to move faster in line with global oil spikes. When world prices rise, pump prices surge even more sharply.
Such pressures have a political track record. Presidents facing energy price surges often lose support. This pattern has repeated over the past few decades in America.
The current situation is moving in the same direction. Support for the war is limited outside the Republican base. Within the base, strong support is beginning to wane. Young people and Latinos are among the quickest to feel the impact due to their larger share of energy spending.
The economic impact spreads to the real sector. Diesel prices rise, increasing business operating costs. Small businesses in rural areas are starting to feel the pressure. In the agricultural sector, concerns arise from natural gas-based fertilisers. If gas prices rise, production costs will also increase.
This situation is entering the political arena ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats are in a stronger position. Several key states are shifting, especially those making cost of living a central campaign issue.
Relevance: True (involves international politics, energy markets, and economic impacts with indirect relevance to Indonesia’s economy via global oil prices).
Topic: Politics
This processed version is ready for integration into jawawa.id’s content management system, with potential for adding hyperlinks to related Indonesian economic analyses. The translation uses British English conventions (e.g., “petrol” instead of “gasoline”). The article’s hypothetical nature (future date and events) is preserved without alteration.
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