Gotrade News - As of March 31, the prices of subsidized gasoline remain stable, but Pertamax is set for an adjustment. PT Pertamina (Persero) has pegged the price of Pertalite at Rp 10,000 per liter, whereas Biosolar is at Rp 6,800 per liter.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced that the price of Pertamax will increase starting April 1, 2026. This hike follows the fluctuation of global energy prices, differing from the stable subsidized fuel prices aimed at protecting citizens' purchasing power.
In regions such as Java, Bali, and parts of Sumatra, non-subsidized fuel prices vary. Currently, Pertamax is priced between Rp 12,300 and Rp 12,900 per liter. Meanwhile, Pertamax Turbo is set between Rp 13,100 and Rp 13,650 per liter.
The Director General of Oil and Gas at the ESDM Ministry, Laode Sulaeman, explained that changes in non-subsidized fuel prices are at the discretion of each business entity. These adjustments are influenced by the global market price.
Information circulating suggests that Pertamax will rise by Rp 5,500, reaching Rp 17,850 per liter. This new price will be officially announced by Pertamina on April 1st.
The prices of diesel such as Dexlite and Pertamina Dex also vary between Rp 14,200 and Rp 15,100 per liter, influenced by distribution factors and regional conditions.
The stability of subsidized fuel prices provides some relief amid the upcoming Pertamax price increase. This policy is expected to maintain citizens' purchasing power despite changes in global energy prices.
The varied pricing observations reflect the evolving dynamics of the energy market. The rise in Pertamax price necessitates consumers to prepare for price changes following the April 1st announcement.
This scenario underscores the importance of closely monitoring future fuel pricing policies. Consumers are encouraged to follow official announcements for the latest updates on fuel prices.
Reference:
- Liputan6, Harga Bensin Hari Ini, Pertalite Dipatok Rp 10.000. Accessed on March 31, 2026
- Bloomberg Technoz, ESDM Jawab Isu Pertamax Naik Jadi Rp17.850/Liter: Tunggu 1 April. Accessed on March 31, 2026
- Kompas, Harga BBM 1 April 2026 Diprediksi Naik, Ini Kata Pertamina. Accessed on March 31, 2026
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