Pertamina lifts Bali Dexlite price to Rp23,700 per litre from 1 September

Denpasar — — PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has increased listed prices for three non-subsidised fuels in Bali, with Dexlite now sold at Rp23,700 per litre starting 1 September 2026, up from Rp19,700 in August, according to company information reported by several Indonesian media outlets.

The adjustment also covers Pertamina Dex and Pertamax Turbo, which are part of Pertamina’s non-subsidised fuel portfolio. Pertamina says the revisions follow the government formula for non-subsidised fuel pricing, which takes into account international crude oil prices, the rupiah exchange rate and applicable taxes.

Multiple reports attribute the announcement to Pertamina Patra Niaga’s vice president for corporate communication, Kitty Andhora, who said only selected non-subsidised products were affected and that other non-subsidised fuels such as Pertamax 92 and Pertamax Green 95 did not experience price changes on 1 September.

Three products affected

Based on price lists that include Bali within the grouping of regions covered by Pertamina’s September adjustment, the revised non-subsidised fuel prices effective 1 September 2026 are as follows.

• Dexlite: Rp23,700 per litre, compared with Rp19,700 in August.
• Pertamina Dex: Rp25,200 per litre, compared with Rp21,150 in August.
• Pertamax Turbo: Rp19,600 per litre, compared with Rp18,300 in August.

Dexlite and Pertamina Dex are diesel-type fuels in Pertamina’s Dex Series, while Pertamax Turbo is a high-octane gasoline product marketed with a research octane number of 98. The reported figures reflect national non-subsidised price adjustments that apply across major regions including Bali, rather than station-specific tariffs.

According to reporting on Pertamina’s statement, the company links the September revision to movements in global oil benchmarks, domestic economic conditions and the government’s regulated pricing formula for non-subsidised fuels. The formula is intended to keep prices aligned with international market trends while taking account of Indonesia’s fiscal and macroeconomic environment.

In its communication, Pertamina Patra Niaga encouraged consumers to choose fuel types that match vehicle specifications and to buy according to their needs, while stressing that the company remains committed to maintaining product quality and service standards.

Products left unchanged

Company representatives and multiple news outlets report that Pertamax 92 and Pertamax Green 95 did not receive price adjustments as part of the 1 September non-subsidised fuel revision. Price lists published around the same date show Pertamax 92 continuing at Rp15,950 per litre and Pertamax Green 95 at Rp16,600 per litre in the regions covered, including Bali.

Pertamina’s explanation for leaving these products unchanged cited considerations such as economic viability, purchasing power and social factors, alongside the broader pricing formula. By contrast, the increases for Dexlite, Pertamina Dex and Pertamax Turbo were framed as responses to higher input costs and market dynamics.

Business implications

The Rp4,000 increase in Dexlite and the Rp4,050 rise in Pertamina Dex represent significant jumps in diesel fuel costs that may affect operating expenses for transport, logistics and other diesel-reliant businesses. Higher listed prices can translate into increased costs for trucking, bus services, construction equipment and generators, all of which play a role in Bali’s tourism and broader economy, although no official estimates of the aggregate impact were provided in the sources.

For private motorists and commercial fleets using Pertamax Turbo, the Rp1,300 per litre increase adds to petrol costs, potentially influencing travel budgets and pricing decisions in sectors such as car rental and tour operations. As of mid-September, follow-up price tables show the new levels remaining in force, indicating that the 1 September adjustments have become the prevailing non-subsidised rates in Bali and other regions.

Regulatory context

The September changes apply specifically to Pertamina’s non-subsidised fuel products; prices for subsidised fuels such as Pertalite and Biosolar remained unchanged at Rp10,000 and Rp6,800 per litre respectively, according to national price lists and coverage of Pertamina’s announcement. The differentiation between subsidised and non-subsidised fuels reflects Indonesia’s broader policy to control household energy costs while allowing market-linked adjustments for higher grade products.

Sources

• CNN Indonesia
• Liputan6
• Tribun Bali
• Bali Discovery
• Bisnis Indonesia