Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Deputy Chairman of the DPR RI, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, emphasized that the Government will not increase the price of fuel oil (BBM) as of April 1 2026. This confirmation also refutes rumors that there are restrictions on purchasing Pertalite to Pertamax in various regions. Dasco ensures that the current national fuel stock is still sufficient to meet the needs of the community, so residents are advised to remain calm and not carry out wholesale or hoarding actions that could trigger shortages in the field, Tuesday (31/3/2026).Dasco asks the public, including vehicle users in Karawang, not to be provoked by irresponsible issues on social media. The Daily Chair of the Gerindra Party DPP emphasized that the government is fully concentrating on maintaining energy price stability in order to protect public purchasing power amidst global economic pressures. "The public does not need to panic, there is no need to queue long at gas stations, let alone hoarding fuel. Everything is still under control," said Dasco when giving a statement at the Parliament Complex, Senayan.
Even though fuel rates are certain to remain stable as of April, Dasco admits that global dynamics are currently in a challenging condition. The energy crisis began to hit a number of countries following the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran which triggered a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This world oil traffic route is now tightly guarded by Iran, which only allows ships from certain friendly countries to pass through. This heated geopolitical condition is the main factor that continues to be closely monitored by the DPR and the Indonesian Government.The real impact of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is now starting to be felt logistically, where two oil tankers belonging to Pertamina are reportedly still stuck around the blockade area. This happens because Indonesia is not yet on the list of countries permitted to pass through freely by local authorities. Even though there are distribution problems on international routes, the DPR RI ensures that domestic fuel reserves have been prepared to anticipate potential short-term supply disruptions so that citizens' economic activities can continue to run normally.Regarding how long the current fuel price will last, the legislature is still waiting for an official announcement and in-depth study from the Government according to developments in world crude oil prices. The public is expected to only refer to official statements from relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Pertamina to obtain accurate information. With this assurance from the DPR RI, Karawang residents can breathe a sigh of relief and carry out their daily activities without having to be burdened by the fear of an increase in transportation costs at the beginning of April.
