Indonesia Secures Fuel Supplies Amid Middle East Conflict

The Indonesian government has assured the public that national fuel reserves remain secure at a minimum standard of 18 to 21 days of supply, despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threatening global energy supplies.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the government to guarantee fuel availability and maintain current subsidized fuel prices through the end of the year.

The reassurance comes amid sharp geopolitical turmoil following recent US military strikes against targets in Iran, after negotiations stalled over shipping disputes in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a bottleneck through which a significant portion of global petroleum passes.