Indonesia to Halt Diesel Imports by July 2026

Indonesia will terminate all diesel imports by July 1, 2026, coinciding with the national rollout of the B50 biodiesel program, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced. Import Deadline: July 1, 2026. Primary Driver: Implementation of palm oil-based B50 biodiesel. Expansion: Pilot development of palm oil-based gasoline via PTPN IV. Speaking at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute … Read more

Iran War: Indonesia’s Early Offer – ABC News

A staggering $2.2 trillion in global trade passes through the Strait of Malacca annually, a maritime chokepoint Indonesia strategically controls. This economic reality, coupled with its recent diplomatic maneuvering during the escalating tensions with Iran, reveals a nation rapidly ascending as a crucial – and often overlooked – global swing state. While much attention focused … Read more