The Indonesian government has postponed the implementation of a windfall tax on coal and nickel exports, originally slated for April 1, 2026, to allow for a more thorough inter-ministerial review. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia noted that technical details—including price thresholds and calculation mechanisms—are still being refined alongside the Ministry of Finance. The proposed tax aims to capture extraordinary profits from commodity surges to bolster state finances and offset rising energy subsidy costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the tax framework specifically targets downstream products like Nickel Pig Iron (NPI) to maximize domestic value, the government is also managing production through its annual Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) approvals. As of late March, coal quotas have reached 580 million tons of a 600-million-ton target, while nickel quotas sit at 150 million tons. Despite global logistical disruptions, officials maintain that domestic fuel supplies are secure, though they are pairing these fiscal discussions with austerity measures to ensure long-term budget stability.Source: https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/6398/energy-and-resources/indonesia-postpones-windfall-tax-on-coal-and-nickel-exports-amid-fiscal-review (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Indonesia Business Post, 30 March 2026