Indonesia: Govt considers importing Russian oil following BRICS membership
‘”An opportunity to acquire oil from Russia emerged after we joined BRICS. As long as it complies with regulations and presents no issues, why not?” [Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources] Bahlil said during a press conference at his office in Jakarta…’
“On Thursday, National Economics Council (DEN) chairperson Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made a similar statement, while highlighting that his side is still calculating the pros and cons of sourcing oil from Russia.”
“As long as it benefits the Republic of Indonesia, we are open to discussing it. If this step allows us to purchase oil at US$20 or US$22 cheaper, why not?” he said in Jakarta.”
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