The government's decision to increase the electricity tariff for homes with over 3,500VA will have a bigger psychological impact, says Ceios expert.

The Indonesian government decides to raise electricity tariffs starting tomorrow or as of July 1, 2022.

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry announced that the government did not increase electricity tariffs for subsidized customers.

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Arifin Tasrif sent a signal on the increase in electricity tariff on Wednesday, April 13.

Indonesia's ESDM claims electricity tariff is more affordable than other ASEAN countries, which helps attract investors.

Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan ensured that the change in the coal procurement scheme for PLN would not affect electricity tariffs.

The government has temporarily lowered the electricity tariff for low-voltage customers of the state-owned electricity company PT PLN.

PLN stated that only 4.3 million people complained about the hike in their electricity bills.

PLN management admitted their lack of clear communication with the public that recently caused mass complaints about the hike in electricity bills.

Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) reviewed that President Jokowi's policy on free electricity and 50 percent discount was misdirected.