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Purbaya says premium fuel hike to have ‘minimal’ inflation impact

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s recent price hike for non-subsidized Pertamax fuel will have a limited impact on national inflation, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Wednesday, as the fuel is mostly used by private vehicles.Speaking at the Parliament Complex, Purbaya emphasized that the premium fuel is not a driver for core transit costs.”(The impact on inflation) should be relatively minimal, right? Because Pertamax is not used for freight or public transportation,” Purbaya stated.When questioned about potential changes to subsidized fuel quotas, Purbaya declined to comment, noting that full authority rests with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.The comments follow an announcement from Pertamina Patra Niaga, a subsidiary of state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina, implementing substantial price adjustments effective June 10, 2026.According to a company statement released Tuesday (June 9), the price of non-subsidized Pertamax (RON 92) increased to Rp16,250 from Rp12,300 per liter.Meanwhile, the price of Pertamax Green 95 (RON 95) increased to Rp17,000 from Rp12,900 per liter.“The price adjustments for Pertamax and Pertamax Green were made after an evaluation process in accordance with the pricing formula set by the government,” said Roberth M.V. Dumatubun, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga.Dumatubun added that the selling price was decided in coordination with the government to reflect global crude oil rates and market prices. “The selling price was decided… as part of efforts to maintain the sustainability of energy supply and ensure optimal distribution of quality fuel for the public,” he said.While higher-octane commuter fuels saw sharp increases, Pertamina confirmed that prices for its other products remain unchanged. The price for non-subsidized Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) holds at Rp20,750 per liter, Dexlite (CN 51) remains at Rp23,000 per liter, and Pertamina Dex (CN 53) stays at Rp24,800 per liter.Crucially for lower-income households, the prices of subsidized fuels remain completely untouched. Widely used Pertalite remains at Rp10,000 per liter and Biosolar holds at Rp6,800 per liter.Pertamina assured consumers that national fuel supplies remain secure across its entire fueling network.