Jakarta, April 1 -- Indonesia's chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said the economy and fuel supplies remain stable despite global uncertainty triggered by escalating Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Rising geopolitical risks have disrupted global supply chains, but Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals are expected to cushion the impact, allowing Southeast Asia's largest economy to maintain fiscal and macroeconomic stability.

"The national economy remains stable with solid fundamentals. Fuel stocks are secure and fiscal stability is maintained," Airlangga said at a virtual press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.

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