Jakarta, March 17 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government will continue to safeguard fuel subsidies to protect the public from rising costs, even as global oil prices remain volatile due to geopolitical dynamics.

He said here on Tuesday that the national energy supply, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, and diesel, is being closely managed to prevent shortages.

Lahadalia affirmed that fuel subsidies will remain under control through the Eid al-Fitr holiday period and are expected to continue thereafter.

"Regarding prices, the state will continue to provide subsidies. The exact amount will depend on political developments," he asserted.

He also mentioned that globa...