Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Indonesia’s B50 Diesel Mandate Targets $8.7 B Savings

7/2/2026

42 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

President Prabowo Subianto will launch the B50 palm-oil diesel blend mandate in July 2026 to cut imports.
The B50 plan could save up to Rp 157.28 trillion ($8.7 billion) in foreign-reserve costs this year.
Indonesia posted a $1.61 billion trade deficit in May 2026, ending a 72-month surplus.
Oil and gas imports reached $17 billion Jan-May 2026, with Singapore supplying $5.1 billion, Malaysia $3.6 billion and the United States $1.4 billion.

1 of 1

Story summary

President Prabowo Subianto will launch the B50 palm-oil diesel blend mandate in July 2026 to cut imports.
The B50 plan could save up to Rp 157.28 trillion ($8.7 billion) in foreign-reserve costs this year.
Indonesia posted a $1.61 billion trade deficit in May 2026, ending a 72-month surplus.
Oil and gas imports reached $17 billion Jan-May 2026, with Singapore supplying $5.1 billion, Malaysia $3.6 billion and the United States $1.4 billion.