Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance is finalizing the coal export duty policy, which is expected to boost annual state revenue by 24-25 trillion Indonesian rupiah and is targeted to take effect in January 2026. Febrio Kacaribu, Director General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy at the ministry, pointed out that the policy aligns with Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which mandates that natural resources must deliver optimal benefits to the country and its people.

“The minister noted yesterday that this policy must ensure natural resources contribute significantly to state revenue as per Article 33. Our estimate shows it could generate 24-25 trillion rupiah in annual coal export duty revenue,” Febrio said at the APBN KiTa press conference on December 18, 2025. He added that the policy formulation process is ongoing, and the government aims for swift implementation to start driving revenue growth in 2026, with an expected January launch.

Prior discussions on the policy with the People’s Representative Council (DPR), particularly Commission XI, have secured political backing. “We deliberated this with the DPR at Commission XI eight weeks ago, and they support imposing coal export duties to enhance state revenue,” Febrio stated.

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