What was said
Posts in September 2026 said the government would raise the price of subsidised Pertalite fuel from Rp10,000 to Rp13,500 a litre from 26 September 2026.
Claimed by Social media posts · social media
Our verdict
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry called the information a hoax on 24 September 2026 and said Pertalite stays at Rp10,000 a litre. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto both said subsidised fuel prices would not rise until the end of 2026. No price increase was announced.
The facts
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Energy ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia said on 24 September 2026 that social media content about a Pertalite price rise to Rp13,500 from 26 September was a hoax, ANTARA reported.
ANTARA: ESDM bantah kabar pertalite akan naik pada 26 September - 2
The ministry said Pertalite remains Rp10,000 a litre and Biosolar Rp6,800, and Bahlil said on 22 September that subsidised fuel prices would not rise until the end of the year on Prabowo's instruction, Liputan6 reported.
Liputan6: Heboh Harga Pertalite Naik Jadi Rp 13.500, ESDM: Hoaks
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Checked 15 November 2026, updated 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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