Indonesia’s energy minister is considering requesting an additional subsidised fuel quota for this year as consumers shift to cheaper Pertalite. The government allocated 29.27 million kilolitres for the year, and average daily consumption has been around 10% higher since non-subsidised fuel prices rose in early June.
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the ministry is calculating a possible increase in distribution of Pertalite, 90-octane gasoline, as buyers move away from non-subsidised 92-octane fuel. The additional volume and subsidy costs are still being calculated.
The government allocated 29.27 million kilolitres of Pertalite for this year. By August 20, 18.23 million kilolitres had been sold, and average daily consumption has been around 10% higher since non-subsidised fuel prices rose in early June, regulator BPH Migas data showed. The government has pledged to keep subsidised fuel prices unchanged until year-end.
Indonesia’s Ombudsman said fuel supply disruptions had been reported across several provinces, with vehicle queues stretching to around 1 kilometre in several locations.
