Middle East Conflict Heats Up, Fuel Prices Rise, President Prabowo Calls for Energy and Mineral Resources Minister

Jakarta - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia was summoned by President Prabowo Subianto to the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday, March 2.

To reporters before meeting President Prabowo, Bahlil conveyed the possible agenda to be discussed, namely regarding the situation in the Middle East which is getting hotter between Iran against the United States and Israel.

Moreover, according to Bahlil, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz which is a vital oil route for the world.