Jakarta weighs raising US gas imports

Workers on a drilling rig in the United States. Indonesia could increase imports of US LPG and LNG as part of a response to Washington’s threat of imposing a 32-per cent import tariff on goods imported from Indonesia. - Bloomberg

JAKARTA: Indonesia is considering boosting imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, but experts urge caution to avoid harming local industries and stress prioritising long-term national interests over trade pressure.

Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the government could increase imports of US LPG and LNG as part of a response to Washington’s threat of imposing a 32% import tariff on goods imported from Indonesia.