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Indonesia Strikes Key Energy Deal With Russia

Indonesia's energy infrastructure has faced severe vulnerability. Historically, the nation relied heavily on the Middle East, sourcing approximately a quarter

Akhyari Hananto

April 18, 2026 10:39 AM GMT+7

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Indonesia's energy infrastructure has faced severe vulnerability. Historically, the nation relied heavily on the Middle East, sourcing approximately a quarter of its crude oil through the highly volatile Strait of Hormuz.

The recent US blockade of this critical maritime chokepoint has rendered traditional imports irregular and high-risk. This geopolitical bottleneck forced Jakarta to rapidly diversify its supply chain to prevent a domestic energy crisis.

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