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    "data": {
        "id": 1623780,
        "msgid": "fuel-shortage-in-east-flores-pertamina-apologises-1773877853",
        "date": "2026-03-19 05:36:13",
        "title": "Fuel Shortage in East Flores, Pertamina Apologises",
        "author": "Teuku Muhammad Valdy Arief",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "A shortage of subsidised fuel has persisted in parts of East Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, for the past two weeks due to disruptions in distribution at the sub-distributor level, caused by a blocked regional barcode in Pertamina's microsite application. This has led to retail prices surging by up to Rp 30,000 per bottle, prompting Pertamina to apologise to consumers and announce a system upgrade from the microsite to the X-Star application to enhance distribution efficiency. The state-owned oil company is coordinating with BPH Migas to resolve the issue swiftly, reaffirming its commitment to optimal fuel supply for daily activities.",
        "content": "<p>EAST FLORES, KOMPAS.com \u2014 A fuel shortage has occurred in several\nareas of East Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur. The situation has lasted for\nthe past two weeks. The distribution of subsidised fuel has been\ndisrupted at the sub-distributor level. The problem arose due to the\nregional barcode on Pertamina\u2019s microsite application being blocked. The\ndirect impact is evident in retail prices. Fuel prices have risen to Rp\n30,000 per bottle. \u201cWe express our thanks for the attention and input\nfrom consumers regarding the issues at the sub-distributor institutions,\nand we apologise for the inconvenience experienced,\u201d said Ahad on\nWednesday (18\/3\/2026). Pertamina is currently making system adjustments.\nThe change is being made from the Microsite application to the X-Star\napplication. This step aims to improve the quality of distribution\nservices. The adjustment process is still ongoing. Pertamina is\ncoordinating with BPH Migas to accelerate the resolution. \u201cWe are\ncommitted to ensuring that the public can continue to enjoy optimal fuel\ndistribution services to support daily activities,\u201d said Ahad. When the\nsystem encounters problems, field distribution is also affected. This\ncondition has triggered a surge in prices at the consumer level.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/fuel-shortage-in-east-flores-pertamina-apologises-1773877853",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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