WFH policy extended for one day a week cuts Pertalite consumption by nearly 9%

The government has evaluated the work-from-home (WFH) policy of one day per week. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated the results were positive, including a nearly 9% drop in subsidized fuel (Pertalite) usage in April. The policy will be extended for two months, he announced after chairing a ministerial coordination meeting at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs office in Jakarta on Tuesday (26 May).

“Regarding WFH, the two-month period has shown good results. Pertalite usage dropped nearly 9% in April, so it was decided to extend it,” he said.

Airlangga added that relevant ministries will issue new circulars for the extension. The Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform will issue a circular for civil servants (ASN), the Minister of Home Affairs for regional governments, the head of state-owned enterprises for BUMNs, and the Minister of Manpower for the private sector.

Previously, the WFH policy for civil servants officially took effect from 1 April 2026, implemented one day per week (every Friday) via circulars from the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform and Home Affairs ministers.

The policy is accompanied by other efficiency measures, including a 50% reduction in official vehicle use (excluding operational and electric vehicles), and a 50% cut in domestic and 70% in international business trips. The government also encourages public transport use and strengthening digital work systems.

Local governments have been urged to expand car-free days according to regional characteristics, while private sector WFH implementation will be regulated by the Ministry of Manpower considering sector-specific needs. However, the policy does not apply to public services and strategic sectors, including health, security, sanitation, industry, energy, food, transport, logistics, and finance, which must continue normal operations.

South Kalimantan Province will evaluate the effectiveness of WFH on performance and fuel savings. The implementation of WFH in parts of Jabodetabek government institutions and companies has directly reduced Commuter Line passenger numbers. Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the WFH policy for civil servants would be discontinued if global oil prices stabilise. Digital attendance mechanisms for both work-from-office (WFO) and WFH are key success indicators. Bandung City Government will tighten oversight of civil servant WFH implementation.