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Indonesia Warns Houthi-Saudi Fighting Could Disrupt Global Energy Logistics
Indonesia’s energy minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, warned that fighting involving Houthi groups and Saudi Arabia could worsen disruptions to global energy logistics.
The conflict is part of wider tensions in the Middle East, and fighting has intensified near the strategic Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s government forces against the Houthis, who are backed by Iran.
Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured 309 within a week.
Lahadalia said it is not possible to predict when the tensions will end.
Indonesia is seeking oil from wherever it can, provided purchases are efficient and follow the rules.
The government says securing the country’s energy supply, especially fuel, is its priority.
Indonesia’s energy minister warned that fighting involving Houthi groups and Saudi Arabia could worsen global energy logistics and resilience.
Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia is lobbying countries to secure oil supplies, particularly fuel.
He said Indonesia’s priority is to source energy wherever it is efficient and lawful.
The conflict has intensified near the strategic Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, according to the article.
Saudi authorities reported that Houthi attacks on Riyadh International Airport within a week killed at least 12 people and injured 309.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, Bahlil Lahadalia, warned of the risk.
- What
- He said the fighting could worsen global energy logistics and resilience.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- The remarks were made in Jakarta. The fighting described is in the Middle East, including near the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.
- Why
- Bahlil said the conflict adds to tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel and could disrupt energy flows.
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Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom remained committed to ensuring uninterrupted energy supplies.
Bahlil Lahadalia warned in Jakarta that the conflict could worsen global energy logistics.
- Speaker
- Bahlil Lahadalia
- Role
- Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Location of remarks
- Jakarta
- Reported airport attack toll
- At least 12 killed and 309 injured at Riyadh International Airport within a week
What people are saying
The current priority is energy resilience for Indonesia. As long as it’s efficient for the good of the country and does not violate the rules, then that will be the nation’s priority.
The tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and now the Houthis entering Saudi Arabia will further exacerbate the flow of logistics and energy resilience globally
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