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Pertamina to boost fuel stocks by up to 18% for Indonesian school break

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pertamina Patra Niaga in Central Java and Yogyakarta will increase fuel stocks by 10-18% during the upcoming two-week school holiday.
  • The company is implementing operational measures, including more queueing officers and real-time stock monitoring, to ensure smooth services at gas stations.
  • Pertamina denies rumors of fuel shortages, assuring the public that supplies are sufficient and available 24 hours a day.

As Indonesia's school holidays approach, state-owned energy company Pertamina is proactively increasing its fuel reserves in Central Java and Yogyakarta. Pertamina Patra Niaga, the regional subsidiary, plans to boost its stock of fuels like Pertalite by 10 to 18 percent to meet anticipated higher demand during the two-week break.

Pertamina Patra Niaga in Central Java and Yogyakarta anticipates increased consumption rate by adding Pertalite stock at gas stations by around 10 to 18 percent, especially during the school holiday season.

— M. Taufiq KurniawanThe Area Manager of Communication explains the planned increase in fuel stock ahead of the school holidays.

M. Taufiq Kurniawan, Area Manager for Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that this measure is based on consumption trends observed in previous years. The company will also enhance operational measures at gas stations, deploying additional queueing officers and providing bottled water for Pertalite consumers to ensure smooth service delivery.

Stock levels are being monitored in real time using digital systems, CCTV, and automatic tank gauges to ensure timely refilling before supplies run out. Pertamina also encourages the public to use the MyPertamina application to locate nearby gas stations and minimize wait times. Information boards will be added at several stations to assist consumers.

We distribute fuel regardless of time, even until dawn. Stock is also monitored in real time through digital systems, CCTV, and automatic tank gauges, so that it is refilled before running out.

— M. Taufiq KurniawanHe describes the company's measures to ensure continuous fuel supply and availability.

Addressing circulating rumors of fuel shortages, Pertamina firmly denies any such issues. Kurniawan assured the public that fuel stocks are sufficient, supply runs 24 hours, and no gas station is experiencing a shortage. He noted that while Pertalite consumption might increase, it's too early to definitively link it to recent Pertamax price hikes, as consumption shifts typically take about a month to become clear. Fuel consumption is estimated to rise by approximately 1.4% in Central Java and up to 7% in Yogyakarta during the holiday period.

We urge the public not to panic. Stocks are sufficient, supply runs 24 hours, and no gas station runs out of fuel.

— M. Taufiq KurniawanPertamina addresses public concerns and denies rumors of fuel shortages.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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