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Regional Fuel Pricing Comparison Highlights Indonesian Competitiveness

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5

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What happened

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Pertamina Patra Niaga stated that regional market pricing structures are currently being compared among several countries. The company noted that Indonesia offers the region's cheapest RON 92 gasoline (Pertamax) at Rp15,950 ($0.89) per liter. Furthermore, Indonesia has the lowest price for RON 95 gasoline at Rp19,150 ($1.07) per liter and maintains the lowest prices for aviation fuel in the region.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The comparison highlights Indonesia's competitive pricing in specific fuel segments against regional peers like Singapore and Thailand. These price points are critical benchmarks for operational costs and market viability across Southeast Asia.

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Who's involved

IndonesiaIsland country whose fuel prices are the subject of the regional comparison.
SingaporeCountry whose pricing is used as a benchmark against Indonesian rates.
ThailandCountry whose pricing is used as a benchmark against Indonesian rates.
MalaysiaCountry whose pricing is used as a benchmark against Indonesian rates.
PhilippinesCountry whose pricing is used as a benchmark against Indonesian rates.
Association of Southeast Asian NationsInternational organization whose discussions are influenced by regional pricing disparities.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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SingaporeSpeculative
Singapore might face increased operational costs due to price differentials when compared to Indonesian fuel prices.
MalaysiaSpeculative
Malaysian fuel costs and regional competitiveness might be affected by the price differential against Indonesia.
ThailandSpeculative
Thai operations might become less competitive regionally due to higher fuel costs.
PhilippinesSpeculative
The Philippines might face increased operational costs when compared to Indonesian pricing.
Association of Southeast Asian NationsSpeculative
ASEAN might see its economic coordination and policy discussions influenced by regional pricing disparities.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

Higher fuel costs put Malaysia at regional price disadvantageMalaysia's fuel prices are higher than Indonesia's in key regional comparisons.Reported

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The entities involved

Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
- A company headquartered in Houston and Caracas has personnel with previous work experience in Indonesia.15:17
- High imports of Indonesian coal are driving up pressure on coal usage amid El Nino conditions, with power sector imports jumping 85.6%.14:31
Thailand
country in Southeast Asia
- Slovakia and Thailand seek cooperation in defense, IT, energy, and water, with Slovakia offering EU access to Thai businesses.15:56
- Thailand is hosting the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.15:44
Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
- Adjusted fuel prices in the Singapore market involving energy companies like Sinopec, Shell, and Caltex.15:19
- Shell and Caltex raised petrol prices in Singapore following the easing of sanctions on Russian fuel by the Trump administration.15:19

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