Jakarta, April 4 -- A senior Indonesian lawmaker urged the government to consider adjusting fuel prices as global oil surges threaten the state budget, while calling for safeguards to protect consumers.

Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' (DPR's) Commission VII Lamhot Sinaga said in a statement on Saturday that the global oil prices had climbed to around US$140 per barrel, roughly double the crude price assumption set in the 2026 state budget (APBN).

Therefore, although the government's decision to hold off on price hikes was understandable, it must remain flexible in responding to external shocks, he said.

"This is not a normal situation; it requires a swift and measured response," Sinaga said, adding that each US$1 increase...