Transport Minister Ensures Adequate Fuel Stocks for Lebaran 2026 Mudik

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi assured that fuel supplies for the transport sector will remain secure ahead of the Lebaran 2026 mudik. It is known there are concerns about potential impact of conflicts in the Middle East and possible disruptions to global oil distribution, including through the Strait of Hormuz. Even Energy and Mineral Resources Minister (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia revealed that Indonesia’s fuel stocks range from 21 to 25 days. According to Dudy, the government continues cross-ministerial coordination to ensure energy availability, especially for land, sea, and air transport during the mudik period. “The 21-day principle is actually measuring the storage capacity. But 21 days does not mean that after 21 days it is exhausted. The system is maintained so that the minimum reserves remain at that level,” said Dudy in Jakarta, on Friday (6/3/2026). He explained that the 21-day figure often referred to in relation to fuel stocks is the minimum reserve based on current storage capacity. “So 21 days does not mean we wait until it runs out. If reserves start to decrease, they will be replenished promptly to keep the level at least at that minimum,” he added. Dudy, who is also a member of the National Energy Council (DEN), added that the government is also considering various global oil supply sources to ensure the nation’s energy needs are met. “If you look at oil production from areas passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it accounts for around 20 percent of global total,” he said. He noted that strengthening fuel storage capacity is one of the important steps to be continued to raise national energy reserves. “Therefore the storage procurement policy is very important, so we can add to reserves and maintain our energy security,” Dudy asserted. As known, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (as of March 2026) had a significant impact on Indonesia’s energy distribution and security, because the strait is a vital route for around 20 percent of the world’s oil trade.