Indonesia Tightens Fuel Distribution Amid Supply Disruption

Key Summary:
- Daily fuel caps tighten access, impacting nationwide transport
- Long-haul trucking economics worsen on constrained subsidized fuel
- Spillover effects may lift logistics costs and consumer prices gradually
The Indonesian government, through the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas), has officially issued a new decree to control the daily distribution of Specific Fuel (Solar/Gas Oil) and Special Assignment Fuel (Gasoline RON 90) for transportation.
What's the buzz? Effective starting 1 April 2026, the policy mandates assigned business entities to implement strict daily volume caps per vehicle for subsidized fuel (RON 90 and solar).