Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that national fuel and electricity supplies are in a safe condition ahead of the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 holiday period, while the government intensifies efforts to restore energy services in disaster-affected regions of Sumatra.
The assurance was delivered during a press conference on the readiness of the energy sector for the year-end holidays, held on Friday, 19 December 2025, at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta. According to the Minister, the government has prioritized four key aspects: the availability of fuel oil (BBM), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), electricity supply, and mitigation of geological hazards.
Bahlil stated that national fuel reserves exceed minimum safety thresholds. Pertalite (RON 90) stocks are sufficient for approximately 19 days, gasoline RON 92 for more than 23 days, and RON 95 for over 31 days. Diesel fuel stocks are also secure, with subsidized diesel available for around 15 days and non-subsidized diesel for about 25 days, while aviation fuel reserves exceed 29 days. LPG stocks currently stand at more than 314,000 metric tons, providing a national buffer of over 12 days, which places supply conditions in a safe category.
In terms of electricity, the Minister explained that the national power system is operating normally, with adequate fuel supplies for power plants, including coal, gas, and fuel oil, each exceeding ten days of reserve. He emphasized that these conditions ensure uninterrupted energy services for the public during the holiday season.
At the same time, the government is focusing on restoring energy infrastructure in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra following recent hydrometeorological disasters. Electricity supply in North Sumatra and West Sumatra has largely recovered within one week after the disaster. In Aceh, power supply in Banda Aceh has returned to normal levels, reaching 120 megawatts. However, four regencies—Aceh Tamiang, Bener Meriah, Gayo Lues, and Central Aceh—are still experiencing partial outages due to damage to low-voltage distribution infrastructure and ongoing safety concerns in flooded areas.
To address these challenges, the Ministry, in coordination with state-owned energy companies, has deployed additional repair crews and implemented alternative logistics, including the use of helicopters and military aircraft, to deliver LPG and fuel to isolated areas with limited access. These measures are intended to accelerate recovery while maintaining public safety.
The Minister concluded that the government’s approach reflects a dual commitment: safeguarding national energy security during the peak holiday period and ensuring rapid, equitable recovery for communities affected by natural disasters across Sumatra. (*)
