Despite the potential economic impacts of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the government's optimism about the national economic outlook seems unwavering. This confidence is evident in their reluctance to make immediate revision on budgetary allocations and state expenditures.

While eastern Indonesia boasts an abundance of gas supply, including uncommitted liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Tangguh LNG Plant in West Papua and the Bontang Refinery in East Kalimantan, the region faces challenges in effectively distributing this surplus.

Despite the potential economic impacts of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the government's optimism about the national economic outlook seems unwavering. This confidence is evident in their reluctance to make immediate revision on budgetary allocations and state expenditures.