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Fuel queues lengthen in North Sumatra; Pertamina adds 30 tankers

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Long queues for fuel have formed at gas stations across North Sumatra, including Medan, due to distribution disruptions.
  • Pertamina is extending station operating hours to 24/7 and deploying an additional 30 fuel tanker trucks to normalize supply.
  • The company urges the public to buy fuel only as needed to expedite the supply normalization process.

Residents in Medan and other areas of North Sumatra have faced lengthy queues at gas stations in recent days, with the situation exacerbated by disruptions in fuel distribution. The increased demand, following the resumption of school and office activities, has further strained supply.

In response to the growing lines, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has extended the operating hours of affected gas stations to 24 hours a day. Additionally, the company has deployed 30 extra fuel tanker trucks to accelerate the distribution of fuel across the region.

Pertamina assures the public that fuel stocks are secure and that efforts are underway to gradually normalize distribution. They are encouraging consumers to purchase fuel according to their needs, which they state will help speed up the process of restoring normal supply and service at the gas stations.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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