The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) has issued a formal response to the recent rise in Pertamax fuel prices, underscoring the importance of fiscal stability while urging the government to take decisive steps to protect businesses and consumers from the broader economic impact. HIPMI Secretary General Anggawira emphasized that credible fiscal policy is vital for maintaining investor confidence, stabilizing the rupiah, and ensuring the continuity of national development programs.

According to HIPMI, the fuel price adjustment will not affect all sectors equally. Industries that rely heavily on mobility such as logistics, transportation, goods distribution, construction, and plantations, are expected to experience significant cost pressures. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of Indonesia’s economy, are also likely to be disproportionately affected, particularly those engaged in labor-intensive activities and high-frequency transport operations.

HIPMI has urged the government to prepare comprehensive mitigation measures to ease these burdens. Among the key recommendations are improving efficiency within the national logistics chain, accelerating the development of energy and transportation infrastructure, and providing targeted incentives for industries most vulnerable to rising operational costs. These measures, HIPMI argues, are essential to prevent the fuel price increase from undermining economic growth, weakening competitiveness, and eroding the resilience of businesses across the country.