Indonesia Caps Daily Fuel Purchases as Global Energy Costs Climb

Indonesia has introduced new fuel rationing and increased remote work for civil servants to ease the impact of rising global energy prices tied to Middle East tensions. Private vehicle owners are now limited to 50 litres of fuel per day. Official vehicles will run at half capacity and government travel will be cut by up to 70 percent. Essential sectors such as healthcare, security, energy and food supply are exempt. Officials say the measures could save 121–130 trillion rupiah in subsidies, though fuel prices remain unchanged despite oil trading above $100 per barrel. Subsidies currently account for about 5 percent of the 2026 budget. Authorities warn that further steps, including wider work-from-home policies for the private sector, may follow if global conditions deteriorate.

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