Indonesia to Phase Out Diesel Imports by 2026, Affects Private Fuel Retailers

Government's Energy Self-Sufficiency Plan

The Indonesian government is set to stop importing diesel fuel by 2026, a move that will impact both state-owned and private fuel companies ¹

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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8289556/tahun-ini-impor-solar-disetop

. This decision is part of the country's broader strategy to achieve energy self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on foreign oil products. The plan's success hinges on optimizing domestic refineries, particularly Pertamina's Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) in Balikpapan, which is expected to boost domestic diesel production ¹

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/indonesia-hentikan-impor-solar-2026-dampak-swasta-peran-kilang-pertamina

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Impact on Private Fuel Stations

Private fuel retailers, including major players like Shell and BP, will be required to source their diesel fuel from Pertamina's domestic production once imports cease ¹

. This shift is expected to significantly impact their operations and supply chains. The government has indicated that private fuel stations will need to adjust their procurement strategies to comply with the new regulations.

Potential Increase in Import Quotas for 2026

In a related development, the government is considering an increase in import quotas for private fuel retailers for 2026 ²

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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8288915/jatah-impor-bbm-spbu-shell-bp-bakal-naik-ini-bocoran-wamen-esdm

. The decision will be based on their sales performance in 2025 and anticipated growth. This move is seen as a temporary measure to ensure fuel supply stability while domestic production ramps up. According to Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, "For 2026, it will be adjusted according to sales, and there will also be an assumption of growth" ²

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/kementerian-esdm-kaji-penambahan-kuota-impor-bbm-untuk-spbu-swasta-pada-2026

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Implementation and Monitoring

The Directorate General of Oil and Gas (Ditjen Migas) under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will oversee the implementation of these policies. Private fuel retailers have already submitted their import quota requests for 2026, which are currently under review ²

. The government aims to finalize these quotas soon to ensure a smooth transition.