These Are Indonesia's Alternative Sources for LPG and Oil Supply Replacing the Arab Countries

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has been candid about the countries replacing imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the Middle East. Among these countries are the United States (US), Australia, and even African nations.

“LPG supplies remain secure, God willing, because what we used to take from the Middle East has been redirected to other countries, such as the United States, Australia, and several other countries,” Bahlil explained at the Ministry of ESDM office, as quoted on Wednesday (8/4/2026).

For context, Indonesia currently imports around 7.6 million tonnes of LPG per year to meet domestic needs. Of this total, approximately 70-75% is supplied from the United States, 20% from the Middle East, and the remainder from other countries such as Australia.

Not only LPG, but the shift in imports is also occurring for crude oil. The government, according to Bahlil, has redirected imports to Angola, Nigeria, and other African countries.

On the other hand, Bahlil previously stated that the need for finished fuel products (petrol) is increasingly being met domestically through the Balikpapan RDMP refinery, which produces 5.6 million kilolitres of petrol and 4.5 million kilolitres of diesel.

“Our current stock is still at the national minimum stock level. So, God willing, it’s all clear,” Bahlil emphasised.