Indonesia’s plan to halt private-sector diesel imports beginning in 2026 while tightening reliance on domestic supply and accelerating biodiesel expansion has been promoted as a patriotic project: securing energy sovereignty, reducing import bills, and elevating national industry. It is a bold narrative—but energy policy is rarely just technical. It is political economy in motion, and this policy is quietly rearranging who gains leverage and who loses it. To subscribe please click here
