Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has warned on Wednesday (14/1/2026) that the planned Indonesia–United States energy trade arrangement carries significant corruption risks due to weak legal foundations and unclear reciprocal tariff mechanisms. 

“Without strong legal instruments and clear reciprocal tariff arrangements, corruption risks and legal uncertainty in the energy sector pose a real threat to state finances,” KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto said during a coordination meeting at KPK headquarters in Jakarta, as reported by antaranews.com.

KPK said the current plan for energy purchases and investments, potentially involving LNG and crude oil from US companies, relies only on a joint statement, without binding operational regulations. The commission also flagged risks related to limited supplier eligibility, unmeasurable performance indicators, and the planned formation of a special task force that could weaken accountability.

KPK urged the government to strengthen the legal basis, ensure transparent pricing, and document decision-making to safeguard public funds as Indonesia continues negotiations on the bilateral trade and tariff agreement.

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