Indonesia Cuts Prices for Pertamax Turbo and Other Non-Subsidized Fuels
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has reduced prices for several non-subsidized fuel types, effective July 1, 2026.
- The price cuts apply to Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex, Dexlite, and domestic aviation fuel (avtur).
- The company cited global oil price dynamics and government coordination as reasons for the adjustment.
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Indonesia's state-owned fuel distributor, has announced a reduction in the prices of several non-subsidized fuel products. The new prices took effect at midnight on Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
The fuel types affected by this price adjustment include Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex, Dexlite, and avtur used for domestic flights. This move is expected to offer some relief to consumers and businesses relying on these fuels.
According to Kitty Andhora, Vice President of Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, the price decrease is a response to fluctuations in global oil prices. "The reduction in non-subsidized fuel prices follows the dynamics of world oil prices and adheres to the applicable mechanism," Andhora stated in a written release on Monday, June 30, 2026. She also confirmed that the decision was coordinated with the government.
Specifically, Pertamax Turbo saw a decrease of Rp 1,450, bringing its price down to Rp 19,300 per liter from Rp 20,750. Pertamina Dex was reduced by Rp 3,650 to Rp 21,150 per liter, and Dexlite by Rp 3,300 to Rp 19,700 per liter. Domestic avtur at Soekarno-Hatta Airport also decreased by Rp 3,000, now priced at Rp 19,190 per liter.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.