Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Body (BPH\nMigas) has ensured that the Single Price Fuel Programme maintains energy\naccess for residents in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T)\nareas across the North Maluku island region.<\/p>\n
BPH Migas Head Wahyudi Anas stated in Jakarta on Friday that the\nprogramme guarantees that communities in 3T areas obtain fuel at prices\nequivalent to other parts of Indonesia, while also safeguarding local\neconomic growth.<\/p>\n
He explained that the government consistently ensures the\navailability and smooth distribution of subsidised fuel and\nstate-compensated fuel to be targeted and effective for island\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccessibility to fuel for island communities in North Maluku is\nassured, including kerosene, Biosolar, and Pertalite,\u201d he said during a\nworking visit by the House of Representatives Commission XII recess in\nTernate, North Maluku, on Thursday (23\/4).<\/p>\n
Wahyudi detailed that by December 2025, the number of Single Price\nFuel outlets in Papua and Maluku will reach 212 points, with 53 located\nin North Maluku.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurthermore, the need for Single Price Fuel outlets in North Maluku\nfor the period from 2025 to 2029 is five points,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Wahyudi assured that the stock and distribution of fuel\nin North Maluku are in a safe and controlled condition.<\/p>\n
This serves as a crucial factor in maintaining energy supply\nstability in island areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cFuel stocks and distribution in North Maluku are very secure and\nface no obstacles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In addition, support from assigned business entities in distributing\nenergy is deemed to be running optimally, including through sea routes\nthat are the mainstay in island regions.<\/p>\n
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has also ensured distribution to North\nMaluku, both via ships and other transport modes, is well-scheduled.<\/p>\n
On that occasion, Wahyudi emphasised the importance of effective\ncommunication among stakeholders to ensure optimal control of fuel\ndistribution in North Maluku.<\/p>\n
Reliable energy distribution in island regions is vital to support\ncommunity economic activities, maintain inter-regional connectivity, and\nensure sustainable fulfilment of public needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThus, the primary needs for subsidised fuel and state-compensated\nfuel to support economic activities of communities in North Maluku can\nbe well met,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Commission XII House Member Syarif Fasha highlighted the\nimportance of maintaining fuel availability in island regions that face\ntheir own distribution challenges.<\/p>\n
Efforts to ensure a safe and smooth fuel supply in island areas\nrequire special attention.<\/p>\n
\u201cNorth Maluku Province is an island region, where not everything can\nbe transported by land; most goes by sea. This is something that may\nneed to be considered,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also hoped that Pertamina\u2019s assignment is accompanied by full\nresponsibility in maintaining energy supply in the regions.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Pertamina Patra Niaga\u2019s Deputy Director Taufik\nAdityawarman stated that his company continues to evaluate distribution\npoints to prevent delays in supply, ensuring that fuel and LPG\navailability remains well-maintained.<\/p>\n
The event was also attended by Commission XII House Members Ateng\nSutisna and Elpisina, as well as North Maluku Provincial Secretary\nSyamsuddin A Kadir.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bph-migas-single-price-fuel-programme-ensures-energy-access-in-north-maluku-1777013702", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }