Indonesian Fuel Consumption Patterns During 2025/2026 New Year Holiday

Mixed Fuel Consumption Trends

The 2025/2026 New Year holiday period saw varied fuel consumption patterns in Indonesia. According to data from the Energy and Mineral Resources Special Task Force, gasoline consumption rose by a modest 0.9% ¹

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https://newssetup.kontan.co.id/news/nataru-20252026-konsumsi-bensin-lesu-meski-mobilitas-tinggi-apa-sebabnya

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/konsumsi-bensin-periode-nataru-20252026-hanya-naik-09-ini-alasannya

compared to normal periods. In contrast, avtur (jet fuel) consumption increased significantly by 5.5% ¹

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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8293404/posko-esdm-ditutup-begini-kondisi-pasokan-bbm-lpg-libur-nataru

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https://newssetup.kontan.co.id/news/nataru-20252026-konsumsi-bensin-lesu-meski-mobilitas-tinggi-apa-sebabnya

, reflecting higher air travel activity during the holiday season.

Fuel Stock Security

The national fuel stock remained well-secured throughout the period. Erika Retnowati, Chair of the Nataru Task Force, reported that the country's fuel stock was maintained at an average of 21 days coverage ²

, ensuring stability in supply. For LPG, the stock coverage averaged 12.8 days with distribution increasing by 10.6% ¹

Source 1

https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8293404/posko-esdm-ditutup-begini-kondisi-pasokan-bbm-lpg-libur-nataru

compared to normal sales.

Sectoral Consumption Analysis

The consumption patterns varied across different fuel types:

• Gasoline: +0.9% increase
• Avtur (Jet Fuel): +5.5% increase
• Gasoil: -3.4% decrease
• Kerosene: -6.2% decrease ¹
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  https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8293404/posko-esdm-ditutup-begini-kondisi-pasokan-bbm-lpg-libur-nataru
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  Source 2

  https://newssetup.kontan.co.id/news/nataru-20252026-konsumsi-bensin-lesu-meski-mobilitas-tinggi-apa-sebabnya

The significant increase in avtur consumption was attributed to higher air travel demand during the holiday period. Conversely, the relatively modest increase in gasoline consumption was linked to increased use of public transportation and electric vehicles ²

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Peak Consumption Periods

The task force identified specific peak periods during the holiday:

1. December 23, 2025 (H-2 before Christmas): Significant surge in fuel consumption
2. December 29, 2025 (H+4 after Christmas): Continued high consumption
3. January 3, 2026 (H+9): Peak return traffic observed ¹
   Source 1

   https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8293404/posko-esdm-ditutup-begini-kondisi-pasokan-bbm-lpg-libur-nataru

Natural Gas Distribution

The distribution of natural gas was reported to be stable with a 4.3% increase in commercial distribution compared to the previous year's Nataru period ¹

. This stability was attributed to effective supply chain management and monitoring by the relevant authorities.