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    "data": {
        "id": 1647719,
        "msgid": "fuel-prices-unchanged-pertamina-urges-public-not-to-panic-buy-1775004705",
        "date": "2026-04-01 07:03:12",
        "title": "Fuel Prices Unchanged, Pertamina Urges Public Not to Panic Buy",
        "author": "Ahmad Fikri Noor",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Pertamina Patra Niaga has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining energy availability in line with government policy, which holds fuel prices steady for both subsidised and non-subsidised types, amid efforts to optimise distribution nationwide. The company is enhancing coordination with suppliers and distribution systems to ensure a stable supply, while advising the public against panic buying triggered by unverified information. This approach underscores the importance of responsible energy use in bolstering Indonesia's national energy resilience and supporting economic growth.",
        "content": "<p>Pertamina, through Pertamina Patra Niaga, has emphasised its\ncommitment to ensuring energy availability for the public by adhering to\ngovernment policy directives that maintain fuel (BBM) prices unchanged\nfor both non-subsidised and subsidised variants. As a downstream energy\nbusiness entity, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth\nM.V. Dumatubun, stated that Pertamina Patra Niaga is continuously\nimplementing various strategic measures to guarantee optimal energy\ndistribution across all regions. \u201cThese efforts are carried out through\nstrengthened coordination and negotiations with suppliers, as well as\nthe optimisation of distribution systems to keep supplies safe and\navailable for the public,\u201d Roberth said in a written statement in\nJakarta on Tuesday (31\/3\/2026). He added that Pertamina Patra Niaga will\ncontinue to make maximum efforts in addressing existing dynamics,\nprioritising service reliability and the continuity of national energy\ndistribution. Roberth conveyed that Pertamina Patra Niaga consistently\nimplements government policies, including on fuel pricing. On the other\nhand, various strategic efforts such as negotiations with suppliers and\ndistribution optimisation are also being undertaken to ensure energy\navailability remains maintained for the public. \u201cWe also urge the public\nto use energy wisely according to their needs and not to be influenced\nby information that could trigger panic buying,\u201d Roberth stated. Roberth\nsaid that efficient and responsible energy use is one of the keys to\nmaintaining national energy resilience. Pertamina Patra Niaga also\ninvites the public to join Pertamina in implementing government policies\non energy conservation through both personal and institutional\nactivities. \u201cThe public is also expected not to be easily swayed by\nunverified information that could potentially incite panic or panic\nbuying,\u201d Roberth remarked. Roberth stated that active public\nparticipation in maintaining reasonable consumption will greatly assist\nthe smooth distribution of energy in the field. Through synergy between\nthe government, security apparatus, and the public, he hopes that\nnational energy availability can continue to be optimally maintained to\nsupport public activities and economic growth in Indonesia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/fuel-prices-unchanged-pertamina-urges-public-not-to-panic-buy-1775004705",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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