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Pertamax Price Increase Adds Pressure on Indonesia’s Middle Class
Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina has raised the price of its non-subsidised Pertamax RON92 fuel by around 32 percent, adding pressure to middle-class households.
10 Jun 2026
Economy
Energy
BI Delivers Surprise 25-bps Rate Hike Amid Rupiah Slump
Bank Indonesia (BI) has again raised its benchmark interest rate, or BI-Rate, by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.50% during an emergency Board of Governors Meeting held on Tuesday, June 9.
09 Jun 2026
Economy
Financial
May Inflation Surges, Economists Warn Public Purchasing Power Is Under Pressure
Indonesia’s inflation surge in May 2026 is seen as not yet fully reflecting a broad weakening of public purchasing power. However, economists warn that price pressures stemming from the supply side
04 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
Indonesian Business Groups Supports New Commodity Export Rules, but Seeks Clarity
Indonesia's largest business associations have voiced support for the government's plan to centralize exports of strategic commodities under state-controlled exporter Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia
03 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Export & Import