economy
April 15, 2026
Indonesia turns to Russia for oil amid global supply shock
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain
TL;DR
- Indonesia will purchase crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia.
- The decision is driven by energy security concerns amid global supply disruptions.
- Cooperation on long-term oil and LPG supplies, nuclear energy, and minerals is also being sought.
- Russian crude could be shipped from Pacific ports, transiting routes used by other Asian buyers.
- Indonesia joined BRICS in 2025, strengthening ties with founding member Russia and other non-Western economies.
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