Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced on Tuesday (3/32026) that Indonesia will reroute a portion of its crude oil imports from the Middle East to the United States. 

This strategic shift is a direct response to the widening conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran, which has threatened vital global energy corridors.

"Our scenario is to shift the crude oil we usually source from the Middle East to the United States to guarantee national supply certainty," said Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia during a press conference as reported by antaranews.com.

He clarified that while 20–25% of Indonesia's total crude imports currently pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the remainder is sourced from stable regions including the U.S., Brazil, and African nations such as Angola. He reassured the public that refined fuel  supplies remain secure, as Indonesia primarily imports these products from Singapore and Malaysia via long-term contracts. 

The decision follows reports of the "effective" closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for 20% of global daily oil consumption, after retaliatory strikes and the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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