Jakarta, Nov. 3 -- Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has reported to President Prabowo Subianto that Indonesia is on track to stop importing diesel fuel by early 2026, marking a major milestone in national energy independence.

"This was conveyed to the President-starting in early 2026, Indonesia will no longer need to import diesel fuel," Lahadalia said after a meeting at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday.

The shift will be made possible by the operation of the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on November 10.

Lahadalia emphasized that the refinery will significantly boost domestic diesel production, enabling th...