In a significant move impacting consumers, PT Pertamina (Persero) has announced an increase in non-subsidized LPG prices by nearly 19 percent, effective April 18, 2026. This adjustment comes alongside existing fuel price hikes and applies specifically to Pertamina’s Bright Gas 5.5 kg and 12 kg cylinders. The state-owned energy company attributes these rising energy costs to escalating global crude oil and gas prices, exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
According to data released by Pertamina Patra Niaga, the latest pricing for the 5.5 kg LPG cylinder in the DKI Jakarta and Java regions now stands at Rp 107,000 per cylinder. This represents a substantial Rp 17,000 increase from its previous price of Rp 90,000, recorded in November 2023, marking an 18.89 percent jump. Similarly, the 12 kg LPG cylinder has seen its price rise by Rp 36,000, moving from Rp 192,000 to Rp 228,000 per cylinder, an increase of 18.75 percent.
Consumers outside the primary regions of DKI Jakarta and Java will face even higher prices for their 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG cylinders. For instance, in provinces stretching from Aceh to the Riau Islands, prices have climbed to Rp 111,000 and Rp 230,000 per cylinder, respectively. Further afield, residents in certain provinces across Kalimantan and Sulawesi will now pay Rp 114,000 for the 5.5 kg cylinder and Rp 238,000 for the 12 kg variant. The steepest prices are observed in Maluku and Papua, where the 5.5 kg cylinder is sold for Rp 134,000 and the 12 kg cylinder for Rp 285,000.
Pertamina Patra Niaga elaborated on the pricing structure, explaining that the ex-agent selling price (for refills) is applicable for areas within a 60 km radius of an SPBE (Filling and Distribution Station for Bulk LPG). For locations situated beyond this 60 km radius, an additional distribution fee is applied, calculated at a reasonable rate. The company further clarified that “The ex-agent selling price already includes agent margin, VAT, and income tax in accordance with applicable regulations,” as quoted by Pertamina Patra Niaga on Monday, April 20, 2026.
This recent LPG price hike contrasts with the last adjustment made by Pertamina Patra Niaga. According to records from kumparan, the prices for 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG cylinders were last updated on November 22, 2023. At that time, the company actually announced a price decrease, driven by the declining trend in the average publication of the Contract Price Aramco (CPA) and a favorable rupiah exchange rate. This earlier adjustment reflected a period of stability or even reduction in global energy benchmarks.
The current determination of new non-subsidized LPG prices adheres to the regulatory framework for general LPG pricing. This framework is stipulated in Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 28 of 2021, which governs the Provision and Distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ensuring compliance with national energy policies.