Indonesia Investments Released March 2026 Report - Impact of the Iran War
On Sunday (5 April 2026) Indonesia Investments released the March 2026 edition of its monthly report. In this report the central theme is how the Iran War impacts Indonesia's economy. An escalation in the Middle East (and specifically the high oil price) implies some major challenges for Indonesia.
What Do We Discuss in the Report?
The Iran War that erupted at the very end of February 2026 has significant implications for the world. Most notably, global crude oil prices (and gas prices) have skyrocketed after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted. For energy importing countries such as Indonesia this is a major fiscal problem, particularly because Indonesia still subsidizes a significant portion of gasoline that is used by the Indonesian people (specifically Pertalite).
The fiscal implications and widening budget deficit are important topics that we discuss in the March 2026 report, but there is also the threat of (imported) inflation as energy prices are inputs for essentially all products and services in society.
Another topic that we discuss is the palm oil sector of Indonesia. Palm oil is a crucial asset to the Indonesian economy. However, this sector is experiencing a couple of major challenges. At the same time, there are still many opportunities available.
As usual, we also discuss various macroeconomic indicators to assess the current state of the Indonesian economy. This includes inflation, retail sales, consumer confidence, manufacturing, foreign visitor arrivals, and more.
Want to order the March 2026 report? The report (an electronic report, PDF, in English) can be ordered by contacting us through email and/or WhatsApp:
- info@indonesia-investments.com
- +62(0)882.9875.1125
Price of this report:
Rp 150,000 (or equivalent in other currencies)
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