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Pertamina Patra Niaga Tightens Subsidized Fuel Oversight, Sanctions 161 South Sumatra Stations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Pertamina Patra Niaga sanctioned 161 filling stations across southern Sumatra between January and Sept. 3, 2026, as part of its oversight of subsidized fuel distribution.
  • The stations included 10 in Bengkulu, 17 in Jambi, 31 in the Bangka Belitung Islands, 69 in Lampung and 34 in South Sumatra.
  • The company monitors transactions, QR codes, vehicle data and station operations, and urged the public to report suspected misuse through its contact center.

Pertamina Patra Niaga has sanctioned 161 filling stations across southern Sumatra after monitoring subsidized fuel distribution from January through Sept. 3, 2026. The company said it is tightening supervision to ensure the fuel reaches eligible recipients and follows existing rules.

The sanctions covered 10 stations in Bengkulu, 17 in Jambi, 31 in the Bangka Belitung Islands, 69 in Lampung and 34 in South Sumatra. Pertamina described the measures as both enforcement and guidance for fuel distributors.

Rusminto Wahyudi, the company’s area manager for communications, relations and corporate social responsibility in southern Sumatra, said monitoring would continue. “Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to strengthen supervision at all filling stations. If we find irregularities in the distribution of subsidized fuel, we will follow them up in accordance with the applicable regulations.”

Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to strengthen supervision at all filling stations. If we find irregularities in the distribution of subsidized fuel, we will follow them up in accordance with the applicable regulations. This is part of our effort to ensure that subsidized fuel reaches the right recipients.

· Rusminto WahyudiPertamina Patra Niaga’s area manager for communications, relations and corporate social responsibility in southern Sumatra explained the company’s sanctions and monitoring policy.

The company said its checks include transaction monitoring, digital controls under the Subsidized Fuel Distribution program, QR code and vehicle-data verification, and observation of station operations. It is also coordinating with station operators and other relevant parties.

Pertamina urged all stations to follow distribution procedures and asked residents to report suspected misuse or service problems through the Pertamina Contact Center at 135. It said periodic oversight and evaluations would continue to support energy services that are safe, targeted and accountable in southern Sumatra.

We urge all filling stations in southern Sumatra to distribute subsidized fuel according to procedures and regulations. We also invite the public to help monitor distribution.

· Rusminto WahyudiHe asked stations and residents to support compliance and report suspected misuse through Pertamina’s contact center.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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