# energy minerals

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Indonesia Has ‘Proven Recipe’ to Handle $100 Oil, Finance Minister Says

"Analysts on TikTok or YouTube claiming our economy will collapse are not looking at the data at all,” he said.
Business Mar 14, 2026 | 1:59 am

Prabowo Targets 100 GW Solar Power Buildout in Two Years

Indonesia plans to build 100GW of solar power within two years as President Prabowo accelerates renewable energy and energy security efforts
Business Mar 13, 2026 | 10:45 pm

Following Philippines, Indonesia Eyes 4-Day Workweek to Cut Fuel Use

Indonesia is studying WFH and a four-day workweek to cut fuel use as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supply stability.
Business Mar 13, 2026 | 3:14 pm

Government’s Playbook for Expensive Oil: Biofuels, Strategic Reserves, and Budget Discipline

Finance Ministry simulations suggest the fiscal deficit could widen to 3.6% of GDP if oil prices average $92 per barrel this year.
Business Mar 13, 2026 | 8:02 am

Explainer: US to Release 172 Million Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil available from its member nations’ stockpiles.
Business Mar 13, 2026 | 2:17 am

Indonesia to Phase Out Diesel Power Plants as Solar Projects Begin

Indonesia plans to phase out diesel power plants as solar and geothermal projects expand to boost clean energy and electrify remote areas.
Business Mar 12, 2026 | 11:03 pm

Russia’s Rosatom Says Nuclear Offer Still Stands as Indonesia Awaits Watchdog

Coal-reliant Indonesia aims to generate 500 megawatts of nuclear power by 2033.
News Mar 12, 2026 | 7:01 am

B50 or B60: Stagnant Palm Oil Output Can Hamper Indonesia’s Biodiesel Dream

Gapki warns the impact of diverting exports for local supply as this can cause the biodiesel program to lose its source of funding.
Business Mar 11, 2026 | 8:03 pm

Stranded Pertamina Tankers Still Await All-Clear to Exit via Strait of Hormuz

The stranded Pertamina tankers are safe and sound, according to the company's marine logistics unit PIS.
News Mar 10, 2026 | 3:02 pm

Indonesia to Accelerate Ethanol Blending as Oil Prices Surge

Indonesia plans to accelerate ethanol blending in gasoline as global oil prices surge above $118 per barrel.
Business Mar 9, 2026 | 5:47 pm

Bahlil: No Subsidized Fuel Price Hike Until Eid Holiday

Indonesia will keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged until the Eid holiday despite global oil prices surging past $100 per barrel.
Business Mar 9, 2026 | 5:43 pm

Indonesia Downplays Oil Price Spike as Minister Says Fiscal Risks Manageable

Indonesia says rising oil prices could increase subsidy costs but insists fiscal stability remains intact.
Business Mar 9, 2026 | 3:23 pm

Indonesia’s Budget Deficit to Near 4% of GDP if Oil Prices Top $100

The government is planning to cut the budget for the cost-heavy free meal program if oil prices top $100, which already occured.
Business Mar 9, 2026 | 9:17 am

Govt Says Fuel Stocks Safe as Panic Buying Hits Some Regions

Indonesia says fuel supplies remain secure despite the Iran–Israel conflict, as panic buying triggers long queues at gas stations.
News Mar 7, 2026 | 1:08 pm

Indonesia Picks China as Its Waste-to-Energy Partner

Indonesia's Danantara has picked China's Wangneng Environment and Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection as its partners.
Business Mar 7, 2026 | 8:00 am

Energy Council Member: Indonesia’s 23-Day Fuel Reserve Is Crisis Buffer, Not Countdown

Indonesia’s 21–23 day fuel reserve is a crisis buffer, not a countdown from today, Energy Council member Satya Widya Yudha says.
Business Mar 6, 2026 | 11:25 am

Trump’s Iran Strike Exposes Indonesia’s Fragile Oil Reserves as Prices Surge

Estimates suggest the country imports about 25% of its crude oil and 30% of its LPG from the Middle East.
Business Mar 6, 2026 | 8:02 am

Indonesia Secures $1.4 Billion Investment for Solar Power Expansion

The 100-gigawatt solar program is expected to focus heavily on rural areas and will be supported by energy storage systems.
Business Mar 5, 2026 | 10:44 pm

Expanding Oil Reserves to Three Months Could Cost Indonesia $22 Billion, Expert Says

Indonesia may need $22B to expand oil storage for three months of fuel supply as energy security risks grow amid global tensions.
Business Mar 5, 2026 | 10:25 pm