Indonesia to Halt Gasoline Imports by 2027 with Enhanced Refinery Capacity

New Refinery to Boost Domestic Production

The Indonesian government has set an ambitious target to stop importing gasoline by the second half of 2027 following the successful commissioning of the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan ¹

. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the enhanced refinery capacity will significantly increase domestic production of higher-octane gasoline, particularly RON 92 and above ¹

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Increased Domestic Production Capacity

The RDMP Balikpapan refinery is expected to boost the production of gasoline with octane ratings above RON 90 to 5.8 million kiloliters per year. This development is crucial as Indonesia's national gasoline needs reach approximately 38.5 million kiloliters annually, comprising RON 90 (28.9 million kl/year), RON 92 (8.7 million kl/year), and RON 95/98 (650,000 kl/year) ¹

. With the additional capacity, Indonesia aims to reduce its reliance on imported gasoline, specifically RON 92, 95, and 98, to around 3.6 million kl/year.

Conditional Import Allowance

While the government is optimistic about achieving self-sufficiency in gasoline production, Minister Bahlil emphasized that imports will still be permitted if domestic production fails to meet consumption demands ¹

. This conditional allowance ensures that fuel supply remains stable while the country transitions towards greater energy independence.

Diesel Import Plan

The government is also making progress in reducing diesel imports, with plans to cease imports of CN 48 diesel by mid-2026, ahead of the gasoline import stoppage ¹

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