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View all search resultsIndonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil
Prabowo met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, where they discussed strengthening strategic partnerships, including in the energy sector, cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said in a statement.
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin greets Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters/Pool/Igor Ivanko)
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ussia has agreed to supply Indonesia with up to 150 million barrels of oil following President Prabowo Subianto's recent visit to Moscow, special envoy for energy and environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo said on Thursday.
Prabowo met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, where they discussed strengthening strategic partnerships, including in the energy sector, cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said in a statement.
Like many countries, Indonesia has come under pressure from soaring global oil prices because of the war in the Middle East and has been scrambling to secure alternative suppliers.
About 20 to 25 percent of Indonesia's crude imports come from the Middle East and pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
"Indonesia has now secured a commitment from the Russian government. We can store 150 million barrels in Indonesia to address economic volatility issues," the Antara state news agency quoted Hashim, who is Prabowo's brother, as saying.
Russia has agreed to supply 100 million barrels of oil to Indonesia at a special price, he said, and another 50 million barrels if needed later.
Indonesia is an oil producer but nevertheless a net importer.
The country nation consumes some 1.6 million barrels of fuel per day, and produces about 600,000 barrels a day, according to energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
The government announced fuel rationing last month and mandated a work-from-home policy of one day a week for civil servants to conserve energy stocks.
It has vowed not to increase prices of subsidised fuel this year.
The Kremlin said earlier this month it was receiving a large number of requests for Russian energy from various countries, amid a global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war.
Disruptions to Middle Eastern shipments have sent oil prices soaring, providing a boost to Russia after Western sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine hit its key energy trade.
