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Pertamina Restores Fuel Distribution in Medan, Stocks Normalized

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has restored fuel distribution in Medan, with normal stock levels at gas stations.
  • Increased demand was driven by the resumption of school and office activities, leading to higher public mobility.
  • Pertamina increased distribution capacity by adding fuel trucks and personnel, optimizing operations for 24-hour service.

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN) has successfully restored fuel distribution in Medan and its surrounding areas, ensuring that all gas stations now have normal stock levels. This recovery follows a recent surge in demand attributed to the resumption of school and office activities, which increased public mobility.

Kitty Andhora, VP of Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that fuel consumption in the Medan area saw an increase of approximately 5 to 10 percent compared to daily averages. "We immediately increased distribution capacity by adding fuel tanker fleets, strengthening distribution personnel, and optimizing operations so that services at gas stations have now returned to normal," she explained.

We immediately increased distribution capacity by adding fuel tanker fleets, strengthening distribution personnel, and optimizing operations so that services at gas stations have now returned to normal.

— Kitty Andhora, VP Corporate Communication Pertamina Patra NiagaExplaining the measures taken to address increased fuel demand in Medan.

To expedite distribution, Pertamina Patra Niaga deployed an additional 10 operational fuel tankers and 30 spot charter tankers. The company also reinforced its distribution personnel with 34 additional fuel tanker crews from nearby Fuel Terminals and support from 16 personnel from Bekangdam. Simultaneously, Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to provide guidance and take action against any disciplinary violations by operational partners to ensure distribution adheres to safety, compliance, and reliability standards.

The company also optimized the operations of the Medan Fuel Terminal and several gas stations for 24 hours to speed up fuel delivery. As a result, on July 14, 2026, fuel distribution reached 104 percent of the daily target, utilizing 149 fuel tankers, equivalent to 115 percent of the operational plan. Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to coordinate with local governments, security forces, and all stakeholders to maintain energy supply reliability. "We appreciate the support from all parties that has helped accelerate distribution. Currently, gas station services in Medan are operating normally with safe fuel stocks," Kitty added.

We appreciate the support from all parties that has helped accelerate distribution. Currently, gas station services in Medan are operating normally with safe fuel stocks.

— Kitty AndhoraAcknowledging support and confirming normal operations.
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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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