Why oil-rich Indonesia imports most of its fuel

Indonesia produces about 608,100  barrels of crude oil per day, slightly surpassing the 2025 state budget target of 605,000 barrels. However, domestic consumption stands at 1.6 million bpd, highlighting a significant gap between production and demand. Despite being a notable oil producer, Indonesia relies heavily on imported refined petroleum products. Its aging refineries meet only
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