Energy Crisis, Bamsoet asks the automotive community to save fuel

Bamsoet hopes the automotive community will participate in energy savings (Ist)

JAKARTA - In the midst of global geopolitical turmoil that triggered an energy crisis, Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) asked the motorcycle community to play a role in saving fuel oil (BBM).

The message was conveyed by the Member of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR RI) who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Grand Motor Honor Council (MBI), and the Chairman of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) Board of Trustees while attending the 7th Anniversary of the DKI Jakarta MBI, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Bamsoet assessed that the Iran-Israel conflict involving the United States had disrupted the world's energy supply and put direct pressure on the national economy. The impact is not small, ranging from soaring oil prices, energy subsidy burden, to people's purchasing power which is also disrupted.

"The automotive community must be a pioneer in maintaining national solidarity and unity. The spirit of brotherhood that has been built must be directed to wider interests, including helping the government deal with economic pressures due to global turmoil," said Bamsoet in a written statement received by VOI, April 12.

He explained, tensions in the Middle East, especially those affecting the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt global energy distribution. About 20 percent of the world's oil supply crosses the line. Therefore, any escalation of the conflict quickly triggers a spike in global crude oil prices, which have reached more than 100 US dollars per barrel. For Indonesia, which still imports oil, this situation immediately disrupts the state budget.

Domestically, fuel consumption is also continuing to rise in line with vehicle growth and economic activity. Data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources shows that national fuel consumption reaches around 1.6 million barrels per day, with more than 70 percent used by the transportation sector. In the 2026 State Budget, the government has budgeted energy subsidies for fuel and LPG of IDR 210.06 trillion. If the world oil price rises by 10 US dollars per barrel, the additional burden on the State Budget could reach IDR 25 trillion to IDR 30 trillion.

"Every increase in the world oil price has serious consequences for the national economy. Starting from increasing subsidies to pressure on people's purchasing power. Therefore, energy efficiency is a strategic step that must be supported by all parties," said Bamsoet.

According to Bamsoet, the government has prepared mitigation steps, ranging from controlling the distribution of fuel, strengthening energy reserves, to accelerating alternative energy. However, without the support of the community, including the automotive community, this effort is considered not to be optimal.