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title: "The Indonesian government will begin restricting subsidised Pertalite fuel for private cars above 1,500cc by Q1 2027."
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# The Indonesian government will begin restricting subsidised Pertalite fuel for private cars above 1,500cc by Q1 2027.

- **Made:** 12 Aug 2026
- **By:** David Lee
- **Outcome:** Unresolved

Minister Bahlil Lahadalia’s confirmation that motorbikes will retain unrestricted access while wealthier car owners face curbs signals a shift towards an implementable registration-based mechanism designed to reduce fiscal leakage without burdening low-income commuters or fuelling inflation.

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