The Indonesian government has increased the price of non-subsidized Pertamax (RON 92) fuel to Rp16,250 per liter effective June 10, 2026, citing the need to maintain fiscal health amid rising global oil prices.
Key points
- The price adjustment aims to reduce the burden on the state budget (APBN) and address the widening disparity between domestic and international fuel prices.
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is encouraging citizens to shift to public transportation, noting that connectivity in the capital has reached 93 percent.
- The price hike has triggered long queues at gas stations in West Jakarta as consumers shift to the subsidized fuel variant, Pertalite.
- Social media users have circulated old political statements from the Gerindra Party criticizing fuel price hikes during previous administrations.
Why it matters
The fuel price hike highlights the government's struggle to balance fiscal sustainability with the economic pressures faced by the middle class, while also sparking political debate regarding policy consistency.
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