Insights

Piter Abdullah, Program and Policy Director at Prasasti, will be featured as a speaker on the Tenggara Talk podcast, which raises the theme “Illegal Cigarettes and Energy Transition from an Economic Perspective.” The program is presented in a strategic insight discussion format, examining the interplay between policy, industry dynamics, and broader economic implications. The podcast is scheduled t

Jakarta, April 15, 2026 — The escalation of tensions in the Gulf region once again demonstrates how geopolitical dynamics often serve as strategic instruments in influencing—and even controlling—access to global energy. On April 13, the United States announced a blockade on Iran’s port access after negotiations with Tehran failed to reach an agreement. This move is expected to disrupt 20 million b

Jakarta, April 2, 2026 — In a press conference held by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia on March 31, 2026, the government focused on the “8 Points of National Work Culture Transformation” and stated that there is no policy to adjust fuel prices (BBM), as previously feared by some parties. Meanwhile, for non-subsidized fuel, the government is still conduct

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