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International oil supply diversification

Indonesia diversifies oil supply from Africa

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The market is impacted by the increased geopolitical risk in the Middle East, leading to higher oil prices and concerns about supply chain disruptions. Indonesia's proactive diversification efforts, involving countries like Algeria, Nigeria, and Angola, aim to stabilize its energy security and could shift demand patterns for crude oil, potentially benefiting African and Latin American producers while reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil and Gas Shipping
Event Summary

Indonesia is actively diversifying its crude oil supply sources by expanding imports from African nations such as Algeria, Nigeria, and Angola, and exploring opportunities in Latin America. This strategic move is a direct response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global shipping route, and its disruption poses significant risks to Indonesia's energy security, as 20-25% of its crude oil imports pass through it. Pertamina is implementing these directives from Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to ensure the availability of fuel and LPG, especially after two tankers operated by Pertamina — Pertamina International Shipping were stranded in the Arabian Gulf.

Entities Involved
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Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy shipping route whose closure by Iran has prompted Indonesia to seek alternative oil supplies.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Indonesia
Indonesia is actively diversifying its crude oil supply sources to mitigate risks associated with tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring national energy security.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Iran
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil trade.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Arif Havas Oegroseno
Arif Havas Oegroseno, as Vice Foreign Minister of Indonesia, is a key spokesperson for Indonesia's strategy to expand crude oil supplies from African and Latin American nations.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, directly causing the disruption that led to Indonesia's diversification efforts.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Angola
Angola is identified as an alternative crude oil supplier for Indonesia, benefiting from increased demand due to Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Algeria
Algeria is identified as an alternative crude oil supplier for Indonesia, benefiting from increased demand due to Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Nigeria
Nigeria is identified as an alternative crude oil supplier for Indonesia, benefiting from increased demand due to Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Bahlil Lahadalia
Bahlil Lahadalia, as Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, issued directives for securing alternative crude oil supplies for Indonesia.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Pertamina — Pertamina International Shipping
Pertamina — Pertamina International Shipping has two tankers stranded in the Arabian Gulf, highlighting the direct impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on Indonesia's shipping operations.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Israel
Israel is mentioned as a party involved in the escalating regional conflict in the Persian Gulf, contributing to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -5.0
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United States
The United States is mentioned as a party involved in the escalating regional conflict in the Persian Gulf, contributing to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -5.0
Relationships
Indonesia related ↔ Iran
Indonesia related ↔ Nigeria
Iran related ↔ Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters
Iran related ↔ Angola
Iran related ↔ Algeria
Iran related ↔ Nigeria
Angola related ↔ Algeria
Angola related ↔ Nigeria
Algeria related ↔ Nigeria
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