Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's energy minister said President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to prioritise energy sovereignty and self-reliance in 2026, underscoring the sector's role in driving economic growth and improving public welfare.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the directive was delivered during an all-day cabinet retreat led by Prabowo on Tuesday at the Garuda Yaksa complex in Hambalang, West Java.

Speaking after the retreat, Bahlil said the president strongly emphasised the implementation of key government programmes in energy, oil and gas next year.

"The focus is on 2026 programmes, especially people-oriented initiatives and performance indicators related to energy sovereignty, foo...