Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures normal fuel supply in Medan
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pertamina Patra Niaga has normalized fuel distribution in Medan, Indonesia, after a recent surge in demand.
- The company increased its fleet of fuel trucks and personnel to meet rising consumption, which grew 5-10% due to increased public activity.
- All fuel stations in Medan are now operating normally with secure fuel stocks, and the company urges the public to buy fuel according to their needs.
Fuel distribution services across Medan and its surrounding areas have returned to normal, Pertamina Patra Niaga announced, following a recent spike in demand. The company has bolstered its distribution capacity to ensure uninterrupted energy supply for the public.
Increased public activity, including the resumption of school and office operations, led to a 5-10% rise in daily fuel consumption in Medan. In response, Pertamina Patra Niaga accelerated its distribution efforts. This included deploying an additional 10 operational fuel trucks and 30 spot charter trucks, alongside reinforcing distribution personnel with 34 drivers from nearby fuel terminals and 16 individuals from Bekangdam.
We immediately increased distribution capacity by adding fuel truck fleets and distribution personnel, as well as optimizing operations so that services at the gas stations have returned to normal.
"We immediately increased distribution capacity by adding fuel truck fleets and distribution personnel, as well as optimizing operations so that services at the gas stations have returned to normal," said VP Corporate Communication Kitty Andhora. The company also optimized the operations of the Medan Fuel Terminal and several gas stations for 24-hour service to expedite fuel delivery. On July 14, 2026, fuel distribution reached 104% of the daily target, utilizing 149 fuel trucks, or 115% of capacity.
Pertamina Patra Niaga stated that the Medan Fuel Terminal is operating normally, and all fuel distribution processes to gas stations are proceeding smoothly. The company is coordinating with local government, security forces, and stakeholders to ensure reliable energy supply. "We urge the public to buy fuel according to their needs so that distribution remains optimal," Andhora added.
We urge the public to buy fuel according to their needs so that distribution remains optimal.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.