Indonesia is accelerating efforts to enhance its energy resilience by planning new strategic storage facilities capable of covering up to three months of national energy demand. The initiative comes as global oil prices approach around USD 80 per barrel amid rising geopolitical tensions that could disrupt global supply chains. Currently, Indonesia’s effective energy reserves are estimated to last only about 25–26 days, highlighting the importance of expanding storage capacity to ensure long-term supply stability and national energy security.

The government aims to begin constructing new storage infrastructure in Sumatra this year as part of a broader strategy to safeguard fuel availability and maintain economic stability. While Indonesia produces roughly 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day, domestic consumption remains higher, making the country a net oil importer. Authorities are carefully assessing the fiscal balance between higher state revenues from oil production and potential increases in energy subsidy spending, while continuing to prioritize secure fuel supplies for the public and sustainable economic management.
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