Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is open to importing oil from any country, including Russia, to secure domestic fuel supplies amid global market volatility, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday.“Once it is finalized, I will let you know,” Lahadalia said at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry in Jakarta when asked about a potential deal with Russia.He was responding to an offer conveyed by Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov regarding possible oil sales to Jakarta.Lahadalia said Indonesia must remain flexible in sourcing crude as the global energy market tightens, stressing the government’s priority is to ensure fuel availability for its population.“We should not be overly selective. We can import from any country, as long as supply is secured,” he said.He added that Indonesia is competing with other buyers in the global market, where supply constraints and rising prices have intensified competition.According to Lahadalia, even companies that have launched tenders can lose out to rivals willing to pay higher prices for available cargoes.This dynamic, he said, reflects how sellers prioritize buyers offering more competitive pricing amid constrained supply conditions.“Therefore, we are preparing several alternatives. The key priority for the government is to ensure fuel remains available domestically,” he said.The minister did not provide details on volumes or timelines for potential imports from Russia.Indonesia has been seeking to diversify its energy sources as geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional supply routes.Earlier, Ambassador Tolchenov said Russia is ready to cooperate in oil and gas with Indonesia, particularly as global prices rise following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.“Our president has repeatedly stated that we are ready to cooperate with friendly countries in the energy sector if needed,” Tolchenov said on March 31 in Jakarta.He noted that no formal request had been submitted by state energy firm Pertamina or the ministry.However, the embassy remains open to discussions on potential supply arrangements.“Please contact us, share your needs, and we will explore how to meet them,” he said.Global oil markets have tightened in recent weeks, prompting countries to reassess procurement strategies.