Oil price spike threatens to break Indonesia’s budget as 144 million hit the road for Eid

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Resty Woro YuniarMarch 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Indonesia is facing a potential budget crisis as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel, exceeding the government's budgeted assumption of $70. This spike coincides with the annual "mudik," a mass exodus for Eid ul-Fitr, where nearly 144 million Indonesians are expected to travel. As a net oil importer, Indonesia heavily subsidizes fuel to keep it affordable for its citizens. The increased oil prices, driven in part by the US-Israeli war on Iran, are placing significant strain on the country's finances during this peak travel period. The situation presents a challenge for the Indonesian government as it attempts to manage both the increased demand for fuel and the rising costs.

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Surabaya 30% East Java 30% United States ×240% Iran 40% Eid ul-Fitr 50% Jakarta 50% Ministry of Transportation 60% Indonesia ×490%

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oil prices 90% indonesia 80% budget 70% eid ul-fitr 70% fuel prices 60% mudik 60% net oil importer 50% ramadan 50% us-iran war 40%

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Indonesia

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