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Jakarta, 12 March 2026 — Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East over the past few weeks have once again heightened global market concerns, amid a surge in global oil prices and increasing uncertainty along international energy trade routes. Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) assesses that the escalation of the conflict could become a new source of external pressure for Indonesi

Jakarta — The escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran has once again heightened global geopolitical uncertainty. Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) assesses that tensions in the Middle East could persist for an extended period and carry implications for global economic stability, including for Indonesia. Prasasti Research Director Gundy Cahyadi stated that the escalati

Jakarta, 2 March 2026 – Escalating US–Iran tensions have heightened global uncertainty, pushing energy markets into renewed volatility. For Indonesia, the risk does not stem from oil prices alone. The pressure intensifies when rising global energy prices coincide with exchange rate instability. Prasasti Center for Policy Studies notes that the combination of higher oil prices and potential rupiah

Jakarta, 2 March 2026 — Rising global oil prices are once again putting Indonesia’s domestic fuel pricing policy under pressure. As a net fuel importer, the country remains highly exposed to external energy shocks, reviving the policy dilemma between price stabilization and fiscal sustainability. According to Piter Abdullah, Policy and Program Director at Prasasti Center for Policy Studies, the k