Pertamina Optimizes Fuel Distribution in Medan, Gas Station Queues Normalize

Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut reports significant improvements in fuel distribution across Medan and its surrounding areas, with queues at gas stations returning to normal. Intensive efforts over recent days to accelerate distribution have successfully eased services for the public.

Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, Area Manager for Communication, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, stated that the company is optimizing the entire energy supply chain to ensure public needs are met. "The fuel distribution situation in Medan continues to show positive developments," she said. "Queues at several gas stations are returning to normal as a result of the accelerated distribution efforts we've undertaken with all stakeholders. We will continue to optimize operations until services to the public are fully normalized."

To expedite the recovery of distribution, Pertamina Patra Niaga has implemented several measures. These include operating the Integrated Terminal Medan Group around the clock, increasing the number of tanker trucks through a spot charter scheme, and reinforcing the personnel responsible for operating these vehicles. Additionally, supply from the Fuel Terminal Kisaran, Fuel Terminal Siantar, and Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe has been optimized. These initiatives are supported by collaborations with BPH Migas, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), local governments, Hiswana Migas, gas station owners, and transport partners, ensuring faster and more effective fuel delivery.

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The fuel distribution situation in Medan continues to show positive developments. Queues at several gas stations are returning to normal as a result of the accelerated distribution efforts we've undertaken with all stakeholders. We will continue to optimize operations until services to the public are fully normalized.

The positive impact of these improvements is being felt by the community. Samsuri, a 60-year-old online motorcycle taxi driver in Medan, shared his experience: "A few days ago, I urged the public to be patient because there were indeed some issues. Now, the situation is much better. The queues have decreased, and refueling is much smoother. I've experienced it myself. Thank you to the government and Pertamina for their continued efforts to improve the situation."

In a related effort to oversee the ongoing improvements, the Executive General Manager of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, along with the Head of BPH Migas, visited gas station operations in Binjai City. This visit aimed to assess on-site service conditions and ensure the smooth supply and distribution of fuel to the public.

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A few days ago, I urged the public to be patient because there were indeed some issues. Now, the situation is much better. The queues have decreased, and refueling is much smoother. I've experienced it myself. Thank you to the government and Pertamina for their continued efforts to improve the situation.