Indonesia Maintains Electricity Tariffs for Q2 2026 to Support Economic Stability

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced that electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 (April–June) will remain unchanged, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining public purchasing power and supporting national industrial competitiveness.

According to Tri Winarno, Acting Director General of Electricity, the decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of key macroeconomic indicators in line with prevailing regulations. He stated that the move is aimed at ensuring affordability for consumers while encouraging efficient electricity usage to support national energy security.

Tariff adjustments for non-subsidised customers are governed by Ministerial Regulation No. 7 of 2024, which mandates quarterly reviews based on parameters such as exchange rates, Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), inflation, and coal benchmark price (HBA). For Q2 2026, the evaluation considered data from November 2025 to January 2026, including an exchange rate of IDR 16,743.46 per US dollar, ICP of USD 62.78 per barrel, inflation at 0.22%, and HBA at USD 70 per ton.

Despite fluctuations in these indicators, the government opted to hold tariffs steady for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers to preserve economic stability amid global uncertainties.

PT PLN (Persero) President Director Darmawan Prasodjo welcomed the decision, stating that stable tariffs provide certainty for households and businesses, particularly in the context of evolving geopolitical conditions.

He added that PLN remains committed to ensuring reliable electricity supply nationwide, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding equitable access to electricity across Indonesia in support of government policy objectives.