# Indonesia PLN electricity operations and tariff freeze > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesias-pln-reaffirms-unchanged-electricity-tariffs-and-warns-consumers > Updated: 2026-09-05T18:47:52.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 38. PLN has maintained electricity tariffs through the third quarter of 2026. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources decided to freeze rates for both subsidized and non-subsidized categories to preserve consumer purchasing power and industrial competitiveness, despite economic indicators like exchange rates and coal prices suggesting potential adjustments. Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the freeze aims to support industrial competitiveness and maintain national economic stability. This decision covers 13 non-subsidized and 24 subsidized categories, including social, low-income households, and MSMEs. For the July–September period, the government opted for stability despite standard adjustment formulas involving the Rupiah exchange rate, Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), inflation, and the Reference Coal Price (HBA). Operational activities continue to expand and stabilize service. PT PLN has achieved a 100 percent electrification ratio on Tagalaya Island in North Halmahera Regency, transitioning the area to 24-hour electricity service. In Palu and Sigi, PLN UP3 Palu reported achieving “zero down time” during the Sea Love Day activities on September 2–3, 2026. To improve customer service, PLN has facilitated easier access to monthly bills and tariff information via the PLN Mobile application. Current rates for the third quarter include 450 VA subsidized at Rp415 per kWh and 1,300 VA at Rp1,444.70 per kWh. Alongside these efforts, PLN continues to advance renewable energy infrastructure, with approximately 9.2 GW of hydropower and mini-hydro projects in various execution stages as of July 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: PLN ensures power reliability in Palu and maintains 2026 electricity tariffs PLN ensured stable power for Sea Love Day events in Palu and announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pln-ensures-power-reliability-in-palu-and-maintains-2026-electricity-tariffs ### 2026-08-29: Indonesia maintains electricity tariffs while PLN expands service to Tagalaya Island Indonesia will maintain electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2026 to support economic stability, while PLN achieves 24-hour electricity coverage on Tagalaya Island. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-maintains-electricity-tariffs-while-pln-expands-service-to-tagalaya-island ### 2026-08-24: PLN expands electrical infrastructure for maintenance and agriculture PLN is enhancing electrical infrastructure through preventive maintenance in Cilimus and constructing new networks in Lampung Tengah to power agricultural irrigation pumps. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pln-expands-electrical-infrastructure-for-maintenance-and-agriculture ### 2026-08-15: Indonesia maintains electricity tariffs for Q3 2026 Indonesia will maintain electricity tariffs for Q3 2026 to support economic stability, while PLN advances 9.2 GW of hydropower projects to bolster renewable energy capacity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-maintains-electricity-tariffs-for-q3-2026-1 ### 2026-08-11: Indonesia maintains electricity tariffs for Q3 2026 Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has decided to maintain electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2026 to support economic stability and public purchasing power. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-maintains-electricity-tariffs-for-q3-2026 ### 2026-08-04: Indonesia's PLN schedules power outages in Bali and Semarang on Aug 5, 2026 PLN will cut power on 5 Aug 2026 for maintenance in Bali (East Bali, Sanur, Negara) and Semarang East, lasting about six hours, with safety advisories issued. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-schedules-power-outages-in-bali-and-semarang-on-aug-5-2026 ### 2026-08-02: Jakarta and Tangerang South power outage restored after Gandul‑Cirendeu line fault A fault on the Gandul‑Cirendeu line caused a Jakarta‑Tangerang South blackout on 3 Aug 2026; PLN restored power by 07:00 WIB and apologized, urging customers to report any remaining issues. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-power-outages-affect-jakarta-south-and-central-kalimantan ### 2026-07-31: Indonesia's PLN freezes electricity tariffs for August 2026 Indonesia's Ministry of Energy kept PLN electricity tariffs unchanged for July‑September 2026 to protect purchasing power and economic stability, covering both subsidized and non‑subsidized customers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-freezes-electricity-tariffs-for-august-2026 ### 2026-07-29: Indonesia's PLN expands power to border village while scheduling Bali outage Indonesia's PLN is commissioning a new power line for the border village of Motaulun in East Nusa Tenggara and has scheduled maintenance‑related outages in eastern Bali on July 30, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-expands-power-to-border-village-while-scheduling-bali-outage ### 2026-07-27: Indonesia's PLN adds 100 MW to Kalimantan grid as plant restarts PLN restored a 100 MW IPP unit in Tabalong, Kalimantan, two days early and launched preventive inspections of key plants ahead of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day to secure reliable electricity. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-adds-100-mw-to-kalimantan-grid-as-plant-restarts ### 2026-07-27: Indonesia's PLN Coordinates Power Supply for New Cooperatives and Schedules Maintenance Outages Indonesia's PLN readies electricity for new Merah Putih cooperatives with military support and schedules July 28‑30 maintenance in Salatiga that may cause temporary outages. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-coordinates-power-supply-for-new-cooperatives-and-schedules-maintenance-outages ### 2026-07-22: Indonesia's PLN Schedules Sorong Outage and Announces 50% Power Upgrade Discount PLN scheduled a brief power outage in Sorong on 17 July 2026 and, until 27 July 2026, is offering a 50 % discount on connection fees for customers upgrading low‑voltage power capacity in East Java. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-schedules-sorong-outage-and-announces-50-power-upgrade-discount ### 2026-07-20: Indonesia Schedules Power Outages in Central Java and Bali for July 2026 PLN will cut power for maintenance in Salatiga (July 20‑23) and Bali's Gianyar and Klungkung (July 21), urging residents to prepare and follow safety guidelines. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-schedules-power-outages-in-central-java-and-bali-for-july-2026 ### 2026-07-16: PLN extends CSR aid to 17,500 West Java residents and launches 50% electricity discount in Jakarta PLN's West Java CSR program helped over 17,500 residents, while Jakarta customers received a 50% electricity discount in July 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pln-extends-csr-aid-to-17500-west-java-residents-and-launches-50-electricity-discount-in-jakarta ### 2026-07-15: Semarang South Power Outage Scheduled for July 16, 2026 PT PLN will cut power in Semarang Selatan on 16 July 2026 from 09:30‑14:00 WIB for network maintenance, affecting multiple neighborhoods and urging safety precautions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/semarang-south-power-outage-scheduled-for-july-16-2026 ### 2026-07-13: Indonesia advances community‑based energy and power grid upgrades Indonesia pushes community renewable energy with blended finance, upgrades a power substation in Rokan, sees PLN sales exceed targets, and offers a 50% power‑addition discount in Jakarta. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pln-restores-kalimantan-interconnection-hits-bali-electricity-sales-target ### 2026-07-12: PLN upgrades power for North Maluku hospital and Yogyakarta university Indonesia's state utility PLN raised power capacity at Rumah Sakit Bobong in North Maluku to 725 kVA and added 3.465 kVA to UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, improving services for health and education. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-expands-electricity-capacity-for-north-maluku-hospital-and-yogyakarta-university ### 2026-07-12: Indonesia’s PLN Implements Temporary Load‑shedding Amid Coal Supply Shortage Indonesia’s PLN uses temporary load‑shedding due to two plant outages and a coal supply shortfall of 18‑20 million tonnes, while authorities promise investigations and corrective measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-implements-temporary-loadshedding-amid-coal-supply-shortage ### 2026-07-08: Indonesia's PLN schedules maintenance and secures power for Bandungan Festival PLN scheduled a power outage in Ungaran on 8 July 2026 for maintenance, while earlier it ensured uninterrupted electricity for the Bandungan Flower Festival (3‑5 July) with standby generators and extra staff. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pln-keeps-power-reliable-in-central-java-during-festival-and-outage ### 2026-07-06: Indonesia's PLN announces Salatiga power outage maintenance and refutes tariff‑increase rumors PT PLN schedules three‑day maintenance outages in Salatiga in early July 2026 and denies any electricity‑tariff increase for April‑June 2026, calling related social‑media claims a hoax. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-announces-salatiga-power-outage-maintenance-and-refutes-tariffincrease-rumors ### 2026-07-03: Indonesia's PLN tackles outage in Halmahera, schedules maintenance and holds electricity tariffs steady Indonesia's PLN restored power after a Halmahera landslide, scheduled maintenance in Central Java, kept Q3 2026 electricity tariffs unchanged, and hosted the PLN ICE student EV and startup competition. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-implements-government-decision-to-keep-q3-2026-electricity-tariffs-unchanged ### 2026-06-29: Indonesia urged to accelerate rooftop solar after widespread power outages Widespread blackouts in Indonesia highlight reliance on coal, prompting experts to call for faster rooftop solar deployment and policy reforms to boost renewable capacity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-urged-to-accelerate-rooftop-solar-after-widespread-power-outages ### 2026-06-29: PT PLN expands social aid and electrifying agriculture projects in Indonesia PT PLN boosted community aid at Upper Cisokan and introduced electric‑farm equipment in Gresik, linking power projects with social and agricultural development. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pln-expands-aid-and-electrifiedagriculture-programmes-in-west-and-east-java ### 2026-06-28: Sumatra Power Outage Highlights Indonesia’s Grid Resilience Gaps Severe weather caused transmission trips and rolling blackouts in Sumatra, prompting a split grid and exposing Indonesia’s electricity system’s resilience challenges. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sumatra-power-outage-highlights-indonesias-grid-resilience-gaps ### 2026-06-24: Indonesia's PLN Restores Power in Semarang and Yogyakarta After Outages PLN restored electricity in Semarang after a network fault on 26 June and fully resumed service in Yogyakarta following a plant outage, urging residents to report issues. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-restores-power-in-semarang-and-yogyakarta-after-outages ### 2026-06-23: PLN strengthens electricity supply for tourism, hospitals and national grid in Indonesia PT PLN is boosting electricity reliability in Indonesia, adding capacity for a Ternate hotel, confirming national grid stability, and supplying 555 kVA to a Papua hospital. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pln-adds-555-kva-power-to-rsud-kwaingga-hospital-in-papua ### 2026-06-21: Indonesia faces rolling blackouts amid coal shortfall and plant faults Indonesia's coal production drop and plant faults trigger rolling blackouts; President orders action, Bahlil forms oversight team, PLN schedules load‑shedding, and officials urge compensation and mitigation. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-java-power-grid-faces-rolling-blackouts-after-pltu-faults ### 2026-06-20: Indonesia's PLN load‑shedding disrupts industry across Java Rotating outages by Indonesia's PLN across Java halt industrial production, spark complaints from business groups, and prompt apologies and accelerated plant repairs and coal procurement. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rolling-power-outages-hit-industry-in-west-java-indonesia ### 2026-06-18: PT PLN reports widespread rolling blackouts across Java, prompting public apology PT PLN’s rolling blackouts across Java, driven by plant failures and coal shortages, have sparked load‑shedding, public apologies and calls for transparency as households and services face disruptions. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rolling-power-outages-hit-jakarta-bogor-and-depok-as-pln-cites-plant-faults ### 2026-06-14: Indonesia Schedules Power Outages in Sleman (Yogyakarta) and Jakarta Indonesia plans a three‑hour maintenance outage in Sleman (Yogyakarta) on 15 June and a 60‑minute energy‑saving blackout in Jakarta on 14 June, saving 75 MWh and about Rp 108 million. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-schedules-power-outages-in-sleman-yogyakarta-and-jakarta ### 2026-06-09: PT PLN schedules power outages in Yogyakarta for network maintenance PT PLN scheduled power outages on June 9‑10 2026 in Bantul and Sedayu, Yogyakarta, for network maintenance, lasting up to three hours per zone, with safety advisories issued. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pln-schedules-power-outages-in-yogyakarta-for-network-maintenance ### 2026-06-08: Indonesia's PLN Announces Power Outages in Bali and Yogyakarta Indonesia's PLN scheduled temporary power cuts for network maintenance in Bali (June 9) and Yogyakarta's Wates area (June 8). 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-announces-power-outages-in-bali-and-yogyakarta ### 2026-06-06: Indonesia's PLN Indonesia Power Targets Latin America and Caribbean for Clean Energy Expansion Indonesia’s PLN Indonesia Power aims to expand clean‑energy operations into Latin America and the Caribbean, offering solar and mini‑hydro projects and seeking investment partnerships. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-indonesia-power-targets-latin-america-and-caribbean-for-clean-energy-expansion ### 2026-06-04: PT PLN Says No Electricity Tariff Increase for June 2026 and Announces Bali Outages PT PLN confirms no electricity tariff rise for April‑June 2026 and lists rates, while announcing scheduled maintenance‑related outages in Bali on 5 June 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-confirms-no-tariff-increase-while-scheduling-bali-power-outage ### 2026-06-03: Indonesia's PLN to halve its business units by 2028 Indonesia's PLN will reduce its 44 business entities to 23 by 2028 through consolidation and restructuring, aiming for greater efficiency and energy security while advancing its 2025‑2034 electricity plan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-to-halve-its-business-units-by-2028 ### 2026-06-01: Indonesia's PLN Keeps Electricity Tariff Unchanged for April‑June 2026 Indonesia's PLN confirms no electricity tariff rise for April‑June 2026, explains higher bills stem from consumption, schedules a Bali outage on 4 June, and offers a 50 % discount under conditions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-electric-vehicle-surge-and-rising-power-bills-prompt-consumer-monitoring ### 2026-05-15: Indonesia's PLN says midnight token purchases possible and tariffs unchanged since 2022 PLN confirms 24‑hour token purchases are possible and tariffs have stayed unchanged since 2022. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pln-confirms-no-tariff-increase-since-2022-and-advises-safe-midnight-token-purchases ### 2026-05-05: Indonesia's PLN confirms electricity tariffs unchanged for May 2026 Indonesia's PLN says electricity tariffs stay the same for May 2026, debunking social‑media hoax. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-pln-confirms-electricity-tariffs-unchanged-for-may-2026 --- Cite as: Indonesia PLN electricity operations and tariff freeze. 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