Indonesian Police Seize Fuel, Save State $46 Million

Indonesian police have successfully curbed fuel-related criminal activities, confiscating substantial amounts of fuel and saving the state an estimated Rp756 billion (approximately $46 million USD) in 2026. According to National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, the force investigated 464 cases of illegal activities concerning oil and gas.

During these operations, authorities seized a significant volume of fuel, including 669,000 liters of diesel and 80,000 liters of pertalite, along with 30,000 units of LPG cylinders of various sizes. A total of 594 individuals were named as suspects in these cases. One notable operation involved the seizure of 120,000 liters of subsidized biosolar, with evidence including a tanker, two SPOB boats, and seven transport trucks.

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With an estimated saving of state financial losses of more than Rp 756 billion.

Beyond fuel crimes, the National Police's Food Task Force has been instrumental in maintaining the availability and stable prices of essential commodities. The task force works to dismantle distribution chains that disadvantage farmers, such as those involving middlemen. This effort aims to ensure fair selling prices for farmers and to address criminal activities related to strategic commodities like rice, cooking oil, LPG, and subsidized fuel.

The police have also clarified the practices of 173 palm oil companies suspected of purchasing fresh fruit bunches at unreasonably low prices. In an effort to promote energy self-sufficiency, the police are implementing energy conservation measures within their offices and utilizing compressed natural gas (CNG) at 50 police fueling stations.

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One of the efforts made was the clarification of 173 palm oil companies suspected of buying fresh fruit bunches at unreasonable prices.