Indonesia’s heavy dependence on imported energy remains a critical vulnerability for national security and economic stability, according to Eddy Soeparno, a member of the House of Representatives’ Commission XII.
The lawmaker highlighted that the country’s inability to meet domestic demand through local production creates significant exposure to external market volatility and geopolitical disruptions.
India, for instance, faces similar structural challenges, with imported crude accounting for more than 90% of its total consumption, according to recent analysis.
The warning underscores a broader trend across Asia, where major economies are grappling with the strategic risks of energy import reliance.
India, for instance, faces similar structural challenges, with imported crude accounting for more than 90% of its total consumption, according to recent analysis.
This high degree of external dependency leaves these nations susceptible to price spikes and supply chain interruptions driven by global conflicts or shipping disruptions.
Soeparno’s comments come as global energy markets remain sensitive to geopolitical tensions, particularly in key shipping chokepoints.