US and Israel Strike Iran; Jusuf Kalla Urges Government to Anticipate Oil Price Increases
Former Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla, known as JK, has assessed that the United States-Israel military strike against Iran will drive up global oil prices. The impact on Indonesia could result in fuel scarcity.
“Oil prices will certainly rise. Absolutely,” JK stated in Jakarta on Sunday (1 March).
JK elaborated further that rising oil prices result from disrupted oil imports from the Middle East. Iran has taken steps to close the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a vital global oil supply route.
“Now it will certainly stop. So our economy will be affected there,” JK added.
Oil supplies, according to JK, could be halted if Iran also attacks US military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—major oil-producing nations in the Middle East.
“The effect will be on those countries. That’s what will happen. One day it may not be felt yet, but within a week it will be,” said JK.
The Indonesian government, he continued, should be cautious if Iranian attacks extend over a prolonged period. The government is urged to secure domestic fuel stock reserves, as supplies from Middle Eastern nations will be cut off during the ongoing strikes.
Israel and the United States launched an attack against Iran on 28 February 2026. Among the US-Israel strikes were seven rockets that struck Tehran and areas near the residence of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was confirmed dead.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources for the 2016-2019 period Arcandra Tahar stated that Indonesia still requires refinery and fuel imports in 2018, as domestic production remains insufficient to meet refinery demands.
For this reason, the minister requested that Pertamina continue improving performance through increased oil production, with the hope of supporting national energy security efforts.
In Aceh Province, of 156 fuel stations, 151 stations—approximately 97%—have resumed operations.
China has strongly condemned the US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
FIFA is monitoring tensions from the US military strikes on Iran ahead of the 2026 World Cup but has confirmed Iran will still participate in the final tournament.
Media reports indicate the United States and Israel agreed on the timing of the strike on Iran one week before nuclear negotiations in Geneva.
This escalation in conflict has immediately drawn global attention to potential disruptions to international logistics supply chains that could depress the economies of many nations.
DPR Commission VIII member Selly Andriany Gantina has requested that the government prepare a repatriation scheme for Indonesian pilgrims. The conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel in the Middle East underscores the urgent need for coordinated international diplomatic efforts.