TikTok Sentiment Trends Towards Global Oil Prices April 2026

The escalation of the United States-Iran conflict in the Gulf region triggered a surge in global oil prices that threatens Indonesia's economic stability.

This condition has gained widespread attention on social media as the Indonesian public worries about the domino effect of rising global energy prices on inflation and skyrocketing prices of basic necessities in the local market.

The Databoks team analyzed conversations about global oil prices from online media and social media platforms Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Based on a sample of TikTok conversations about global oil prices during April 2026, there are 5 main findings related to these conversations:

1. Non-Subsidized Fuel Price Hikes and Their Impacts

   The public is concerned about the impact of non-subsidized fuel price increases on living costs and the economy, especially with the threat of surging global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.

2. Fuel Subsidy Policy and Price Stability

   The public supports the government's policy to keep subsidized fuel prices stable until the end of 2026, but worries about potential supply shortages and future price hikes.

3. Geopolitical Uncertainty and Global Energy Crisis

   Conflict in the Middle East (particularly the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran) has caused significant fluctuations in global oil prices, impacting Indonesia's energy security and economy.

4. Impact of Oil Price Hikes on Inflation and Purchasing Power

   Rising global oil and fuel prices have led to higher inflation, reduced public purchasing power, and skyrocketing production costs for industries, especially in the transportation and food sectors.

5. Alternative Energy and National Energy Security

   The public wants the government to strengthen efforts to develop renewable energy and reduce dependence on oil imports to maintain national energy security.

From the conversation sample, negative sentiment recorded the highest figure at 60.73% of the total analyzed sentiments.

Positive sentiment conversations accounted for 19.94% and neutral for 19.34%.

Negative sentiment reflects conversations criticizing the government for failing to control non-subsidized fuel price increases that impact public living costs.

Meanwhile, positive sentiment discussions welcomed the government's policy to keep subsidized fuel prices stable until the end of 2026 as a form of protection for public purchasing power.

(Read: Annual Inflation in 38 Indonesian Provinces March 2026, Aceh Highest)