Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia will keep the price of subsidized three-kilogram LPG unchanged, with supply remaining above the national minimum threshold, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Monday, underscoring efforts to protect low-income households from rising living costs.“Specifically for subsidized LPG, our stock is above the national minimum standard, and there is no price increase,” Lahadalia told a press conference at his ministry in Jakarta, adding the policy aligns with the government’s stance on subsidized gasoline and diesel.Since the three-kg LPG program was introduced in 2007, the government has not raised its price, he said. Instead, distortions often occur at the distributor and retail base levels, leading to higher prices for consumers.Addressing these leakages is now a priority to ensure subsidies reach intended beneficiaries.In February 2025, the government attempted to streamline distribution by eliminating retailers, aiming to tighten control over subsidized sales.The move, however, triggered long queues as consumers struggled to access supplies.Authorities later adjusted the policy by allowing retailers to register as “sub-bases,” a step designed to stabilize distribution while maintaining oversight on eligibility. The revised system seeks to prevent price manipulation at the last mile without disrupting access.For non-subsidized LPG, including 5.5-kg and 12-kg canisters, prices remain tied to international market dynamics, Lahadalia said. The government is open to lowering prices if global benchmarks decline.As of April 18, 2026, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga raised the price of 12-kg LPG to Rp228,000 (about US$11.2), up 18.75 percent from Rp192,000. The 5.5-kg variant rose 18.89 percent to Rp107,000 from Rp90,000 across several regions, including Jakarta, West Java and Bali.The increases marked the first adjustment since 2023, reflecting higher global energy costs.