Jember, East Java (ANTARA) \u2013 Ahad Rahedi, Area Manager for\nCommunications, Relations and CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga\u2019s East Java,\nBali and Nusa Tenggara (Jatimbalinus) Regional Office, said changes to\ndistribution arrangements had led to long queues of people buying fuel\nat several petrol stations in Jember, East Java.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continue to monitor services at petrol stations in Jember and\nseveral other areas. We are monitoring supplies while taking into\naccount public needs, operational readiness and distribution conditions\non the ground,\u201d he said in a telephone interview from Jember on\nMonday.<\/p>\n
He said the ongoing geopolitical conflict had affected adjustments to\ndelivery schedules and patterns, including the arrival of tanker ships.\nAs a result, Pertamina had also needed to adjust its fuel distribution\narrangements to several petrol stations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stress that there has been no reduction in deliveries, but there\nhave been adjustments to fuel distribution patterns, so we urge the\npublic not to panic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He explained that fuel stocks were being maintained to meet public\ndemand, but distribution challenges required attention, particularly in\nsouthern Jember. The distance from the area to the fuel terminal at\nTanjungwangi in Banyuwangi was one consideration in optimising delivery\nroutes and timings.<\/p>\n
\u201cFuel stocks remain secure and available to meet public needs, but\ndelivery schedules have changed, triggering long queues at petrol\nstations. If fuel is available from retailers, that means it is not\nscarce, because the fuel is there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He urged the public not to be swayed by unverified reports of\nshortages or fuel price increases, particularly on social media, which\ncould prompt stockpiling or panic-buying.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also urge people to buy fuel according to their needs and not to\npurchase excessive amounts out of concern that stocks will run out.\nPertamina assures the public that fuel supplies are sufficient to meet\ntheir needs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Observations at several petrol stations in southern Jember found\nqueues extending beyond the stations as a result of the adjustments to\nfuel distribution arrangements.<\/p>\n
Pertamina is also coordinating with the police and the Transportation\nAgency to manage traffic, so that long queues of vehicles at petrol\nstations do not cause congestion on nearby roads.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pertamina-changes-to-distribution-patterns-have-caused-long-fuel-queues-1791798813", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }