Highest Household Electricity Tariffs in Indonesia in 2021

Household electricity tariffs in Batam are the most expensive nationally. Based on data from PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) or PLN, the average electricity tariff for households in the area reached Rp1,438.59 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2021.

The next most expensive region for household electricity tariffs is Jakarta Raya, reaching Rp1,375.09 per kWh. This is followed by the Riau Islands with a household electricity tariff of Rp1,328.1 per kWh, and Papua at Rp1,289.97 per kWh.

The household electricity tariff in Bali is Rp1,279.48 per kWh. Bangka Belitung has a tariff of Rp1,257.45 per kWh, and West Papua Rp1,242.86 per kWh. Following these are Riau with an electricity tariff of Rp1,219.33 per kWh, Jambi at Rp1,185.99 per kWh, and Central Kalimantan at Rp1,100.32 per kWh.

Nationally, the average PLN household electricity tariff is Rp1,024.01 per kWh. This breaks down to an average tariff of Rp1,047.49 per kWh outside Java and Rp1,009.88 per kWh on Java Island.

In its press release on June 6, 2022, PLN announced it would increase electricity tariffs for non-subsidized, affluent household customers with power ratings of 3,500 Volt Ampere (VA) and above (R2 and R3), and government categories (P1, P2, and P3), starting July 1, 2022. Tariffs for households with 450 VA, 900 VA, and 1,200 VA power ratings will remain unchanged.

This decision is stipulated in the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Circular Letter No. T-162/TL.04/MEM.L/2022 dated June 2, 2022, concerning the Adjustment of Electricity Tariffs. The electricity tariff adjustment is for the period July-September 2022.