Video: Hooray! Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged Until Year-End

Amid geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the Indonesian government has made an important decision: subsidised fuel prices, or BBM such as Pertalite, are confirmed not to rise until at least the end of 2026. This decision is not without calculation. The government, together with the DPR, particularly Commission XI, has conducted comprehensive simulations of various scenarios, from impacts on the state budget to public purchasing power. So, what is Indonesia’s actual fiscal strength in facing these pressures? What is the biggest risk faced? And how does the government’s strategy maintain a balance between economic stability and societal protection? Watch the full information in the Profit programme on CNBC Indonesia (Wednesday, 08/04/2026) below.