🇮🇩 Indonesia Shifts Fuel Imports Away from Singapore — What It Means and Why CIF Is the Future

In a bold energy move, Indonesia has announced plans to reduce its fuel imports from Singapore, turning instead to U.S. and Middle Eastern suppliers.

This is no small pivot — Singapore has long been Indonesia’s go-to hub, supplying over 50% of its diesel and gasoline imports.

But change is here — and smart brokers are adapting fast.

🔍 Interesting Facts You Should Know:

• 🛢️ Indonesia’s fuel import volume exceeds 600,000 barrels per day, one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
• 📉 Singapore’s share is shrinking as Indonesia diversifies supply sources and builds up local storage.
• 🗺️ The new preferred origins? U.S. Gulf Coast, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
• ⚓ CIF shipments (Cost, Insurance, Freight) are now more attractive than ever — offering door-to-door control and lower risk for buyers.

💡 What This Means for Us as Brokers

• CIF is the future.
  Buyers want product delivered safely to their port — not complicated FOB setups or unverifiable tanks in Singapore.
• Non-Singapore origins = less scrutiny.
  With growing concerns over fake offers claiming to be “FOB Jurong,” buyers now trust CIF routes from Kazakhstan, Russia, UAE, and the U.S.
• We bring verified supply to your port.
  At 1st Class Group, we work only with vetted seller chains and structured CIF contracts — complete with POP, vessel tracking, and secure payment terms.

✅ Want Real EN590 Delivered CIF?

Let us help you:

• Navigate reliable non-Singapore supply chains
• Avoid FOB scams
• Receive EN590 at Indonesian or ASEAN ports — with confidence