Purnomo Yusgiantoro

ModernPoliticianIndonesia1951 — ?

Indonesian energy and defense minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)26

Total Score47.6

Purnomo Yusgiantoro — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Appointed as Minister of Energy and Mineral ResourcesPolitical Action◆ Major

Purnomo Yusgiantoro was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He oversaw the country's oil, gas, and mining sectors during a period of high commodity prices.

Energy PolicyNatural ResourcesYudhoyono

Impact: national

Served as OPEC PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Purnomo Yusgiantoro served as President of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for one year. He represented Indonesia's interests in global oil market negotiations, though Indonesia later suspended its OPEC membership.

OPECOilInternational Relations

Impact: global

2013 AD

Oversaw Fuel Subsidy ReductionReform◆ Major

Purnomo Yusgiantoro implemented a reduction in fuel subsidies, raising gasoline and diesel prices by 44% and 22% respectively. The policy aimed to reduce the budget deficit but sparked public protests and inflation.

Fuel SubsidyEconomic ReformProtests

Impact: nationaldestructive

2014 AD

Appointed as Minister of DefensePolitical Action◆ Major

Purnomo Yusgiantoro was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Defense in the final cabinet of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He oversaw military modernization and defense policy, including the purchase of new equipment.

DefenseMilitaryYudhoyono

Impact: national