Key facts
- Indonesia may halt energy exports to countries that do not respect it.
- Coordinating Minister Bahlil Lahadalia made the remarks on October 22, 2026.
- President Prabowo Subianto urged prioritizing domestic needs and safeguarding natural resources.
Indonesia's energy export policy is under review, with Coordinating Minister Bahlil Lahadalia warning on October 22, 2026, that contracts could be halted for countries that do not show mutual respect. The remarks follow President Prabowo Subianto's directive for the nation to prioritize its natural resources and domestic needs amid regional tensions. Bahlil indicated that while countries showing respect would still be welcome buyers, those that do not could face export suspensions. He also suggested that existing gas export contracts with neighboring nations might not be renewed to ensure domestic supply.