Indonesian Government Delays Coal Export Duty Implementation

Ongoing Discussions and Price Volatility

The Indonesian government has decided to postpone the implementation of coal export duty that was initially planned to take effect in January 2026. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions between key government ministries and significant volatility in global coal prices ¹

Coordination Between Ministries

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) are working together to finalize the regulations. According to Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of ESDM, the implementation awaits the completion of the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) that will govern the export duty ¹

Stakeholder Consultations

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa mentioned that there are still ongoing discussions at the technical level regarding the export duty. The government is also addressing concerns raised by business stakeholders who have protested the implementation of the export duty ³

Impact on Coal Industry

The delay in implementing the coal export duty reflects the government's consideration of both global market conditions and domestic industry feedback. The decision-making process involves balancing fiscal policy with industry concerns, particularly regarding the potential impact on coal prices and export volumes.