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Indonesia Approves Increase in Subsidized Pertalite Fuel Quota
Indonesia has approved a larger quota for subsidized Pertalite fuel, Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said in Jakarta.
The government has not said how much extra fuel will be allocated or what it will cost.
Airlangga said public funds are available to pay for the increase.
More drivers have switched to Pertalite after the price of non-subsidized Pertamax rose.
The price increase followed a rise in global fuel prices linked to the US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pertalite consumption rose 12.92 percent in July 2026, one month after the Pertamax price increase.
The quota adjustment is intended to meet higher demand, but no further details on the allocation have been announced.
Indonesia has approved an increase in the quota for subsidized Pertalite fuel, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
Airlangga said the government had enough budget to cover the additional allocation.
He did not disclose the size of the increase or its estimated cost.
The planned increase responds to greater demand as consumers switch from more expensive, non-subsidized fuel to Pertalite.
BPH Migas recorded a 12.92 percent rise in Pertalite consumption in July 2026, after the price of Pertamax increased.
- Who
- The Indonesian government approved the additional Pertalite quota. Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto confirmed the decision.
- What
- The quota for subsidized Pertalite fuel will increase. The additional volume and estimated cost were not disclosed.
- When
- Airlangga confirmed the approval on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Airlangga spoke at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs office in Jakarta.
- Why
- Demand increased as consumers shifted from non-subsidized fuel, including Pertamax, to subsidized Pertalite after non-subsidized fuel prices rose.
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The price of Pertamax rose from Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per liter.
BPH Migas recorded a 12.92 percent increase in Pertalite consumption.
Bahlil Lahadalia said the government was reviewing an increase in the Pertalite quota.
Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the additional quota had been approved.
- Additional quota
- Approved; volume not disclosed
- Budget
- Government said funds were available; estimated cost not disclosed
- Pertalite consumption
- Up 12.92 percent in July 2026
- Pertamax price increase
- Rp12,300 to Rp16,250 per liter on June 10, 2026
- Average daily Pertalite distribution before price increase
- 75,795 kiloliters
What people are saying
The additional Pertalite quota has been approved
The government still has the budget available
There has been an increase in demand. As a result, the quota will need to be expanded. We are still reviewing it