Indonesia’s stance in responding to Iran’s re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz as of April 2026 is to continue prioritizing active diplomacy to ensure the security of the national energy route while taking swift economic anticipatory measures.

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Here are the main points of the attitude and steps of the Indonesian government:
Implementing Selective Diplomacy: Indonesia leverages Iran’s policy that applies an “open-close” system for routes for countries not involved in the conflict, besides AS and Israel. The government is intensively communicating with Iran so that Pertamina tankers can continue to pass safely.
Redirecting Import Sources: Minister ESDM Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the government has begun redirecting LPG and crude oil supplies from the Middle East to other countries, such as Amerika Serikat, to maintain resilience of domestic energy stocks.
Maintaining Domestic Fuel Prices: Under President Prabowo Subianto’s direction, the government is committed not to raise fuel prices in the near term to protect the public’s purchasing power from shocks caused by rising global oil prices resulting from the closure of the strait.
Utilizing Domestic Resources: In a long-term response to the vulnerabilities of the Strait of Hormuz, the government is accelerating the use of biofuels such as palm oil and sugarcane to reduce dependence on crude oil imports.
Geopolitical Vigilance: Indonesia urges all parties involved to carry out de-escalation of the conflict and to respect international law for the sake of maritime stability and the global economy