Jakarta, March 25 -- Escalating Middle East tensions, sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran, continue to put pressure on global energy prices.

As of Tuesday (March 24, 2026), oil prices were volatile, trading above US$100 per barrel for Brent crude, driven by growing concerns about potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz - a key route for global oil shipments.

This crisis has prompted many countries to take energy efficiency measures, diversify supply, and optimize the use of renewable energy.

President Prabowo Subianto considered the crisis a 'blessing in disguise', which - although difficult and challenging - forces Indonesia to move quickly to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency.

The crisis, in fact, crea...