JAKARTA \u2014 The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is\nstrengthening oversight and law enforcement to prevent irregularities in\nthe transport and distribution of fuel. The measures are intended to\nsafeguard energy supplies and ensure that fuel reaches the public in\naccordance with regulations.<\/p>\n
On Thursday (22 October 2026), ESDM Director General of Law\nEnforcement Jeffri Huwae said the government was taking alleged\nviolations in fuel distribution seriously because they could disrupt\nsupplies in several regions. Enforcement is being carried out in line\nwith directives from President Prabowo Subianto and the Energy and\nMineral Resources Minister, including an investigation into the\nsuspected illegal transport of B50 diesel aboard the vessel SPOB\nNURFAIZAH 03 in the waters off Tanjung Emas, Semarang, Central Java.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf fuel distribution is disrupted, the effects could spread, from\npotential shortages and queues at petrol stations to disruption of\neconomic activity in Semarang and surrounding areas,\u201d Jeffri said, as\nquoted on Friday (23 October 2026).<\/p>\n
He said oversight of fuel distribution was not only about compliance\nwith the law, but also about protecting the public\u2019s energy needs.\nLarge-scale transport irregularities could affect the smooth\ndistribution of fuel, particularly in areas that require a steady\nsupply.<\/p>\n
One case being handled by ESDM\u2019s Directorate General of Law\nEnforcement concerns the alleged unlawful transport of 406 kilolitres\n(kl) of B50 diesel aboard SPOB NURFAIZAH 03. The vessel was first\ninspected by the Indonesian Navy patrol boat KAL Pulau Menjangan II-5-39\non 15 September 2026.<\/p>\n
As the investigation progressed, the ministry found a discrepancy\nbetween the fuel volumes recorded in the purchase and transport\ndocuments. Purchase documents from Pertamina Patra Niaga Pengapon listed\nonly 24 kl, while the delivery order (DO) showed 406 kl \u2014 a difference\nof 382 kl.<\/p>\n
Investigators are examining the discrepancy to establish the fuel\u2019s\norigin, type and legality, as well as the validity of its transport\ndocuments. The inquiry is also looking into possible irregularities in\nthe fuel supply chain.<\/p>\n
Jeffri said preliminary findings indicated that the vessel had been\nscheduled to carry an even larger volume of fuel. The government is\nconcerned that this could affect energy distribution in Central\nJava.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreliminary findings indicate that the vessel was scheduled to carry\naround 1,100 kl of fuel,\u201d Jeffri said.<\/p>\n
According to Jeffri, if the entire volume had been loaded, fuel\ndistribution for residents in Semarang and Central Java could have been\ndisrupted. The government is therefore continuing to investigate to\nensure that all transport operations comply with regulations.<\/p>\n
ESDM\u2019s Directorate General of Law Enforcement is also testing the\nfuel held as evidence at the Oil and Gas Laboratory (Lemigas). The tests\nare needed to establish the fuel\u2019s quality and quantity before the\ninvestigation proceeds further.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe laboratory test results will be used to determine the quality\nand quantity of the evidence more precisely and support the further\ndevelopment of the investigation,\u201d Jeffri said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/esdm-steps-up-action-to-prevent-fuel-distribution-irregularities-1792752761", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }