PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN) has addressed reports that hundreds of\nfishermen\u2019s boats in Indramayu have stopped sailing following the\nadjustment of non-subsidised fuel oil (BBM) prices. The company\nemphasised that fuel distribution to fishermen continues in accordance\nwith prevailing regulations.<\/p>\n
Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun,\nstated that fishermen with boats measuring under 30 gross tonnage (GT)\nare still entitled to subsidised BBM in the form of Biosolar. He\nexplained that boats over 30 GT fall into the industrial category and\nmust use non-subsidised BBM due to their larger engine requirements and\nlonger operational ranges.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor fishermen with engines under 30 GT, they are entitled to\nsubsidised BBM. For those with boats over 30 GT, due to the larger\nengine size, longer sailing distances, and greater capacity, they use\nnon-subsidised BBM. If they are using non-subsidised BBM, it means their\nboats are over 30 GT, so they should use non-subsidised fuel in line\nwith the rules and provisions,\u201d said Roberth to Republika on Tuesday\n(5\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
On the other hand, reports from Indramayu indicate that the sailing\nactivities of some fishermen have been disrupted. Protests occurred at\nthe Karangsong Fish Auction Site (TPI) in response to the rise in\nindustrial diesel prices.<\/p>\n
General Chairman of the Pantura Fishermen\u2019s Movement, Kajidin, stated\nthat the sharp increase in diesel prices has not been matched by rising\nfish prices, leading several boats to halt operations. \u201cDiesel prices\nhave risen sharply, while fish prices have not increased. As a result,\nmany boats are not sailing,\u201d said Kajidin.<\/p>\n
The current price of industrial diesel is around Rp 27,000 per litre,\nup from approximately Rp 16,000 per litre previously. This situation has\nraised operational costs, particularly for larger boats. Chairman of the\nMina Sumitra Karangsong Sea Fishing Cooperative (KPL), Suwarto, noted\nthat some of the fleet has stopped operating since after Eid\nal-Fitr.<\/p>\n
\u201cOut of around 300 boats using industrial diesel, more than 100 boats\nare not sailing. The rest are still at sea and may face similar\nconditions upon return,\u201d said Suwarto.<\/p>\n
He added that each boat employs about 15\u201317 crew members, so the\nimpact is widely felt by workers in the fisheries sector.<\/p>\n
Referring to Presidential Regulation Number 191 of 2014 and the 2026\ntargeted distribution policy update, fishermen\u2019s boats up to 30 GT are\nentitled to subsidised BBM with limited quotas. Distribution is carried\nout through recommendations from relevant agencies and registration in\nthe MyPertamina Targeted Subsidy system. Purchases are limited to the\nquotas set by BPH Migas. Meanwhile, boats over 30 GT, as well as\nindustrial, logistics, and tourism vessels, must use non-subsidised BBM\nsuch as Dexlite or Pertamina Dex.<\/p>\n
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga adjusted prices for some non-subsidised BBM\nproducts starting 4 May 2026, in line with global oil price dynamics and\nexchange rates. \u201cNon-subsidised products follow economic prices and\napplicable provisions, while still considering purchasing power and\nnational stability,\u201d said Roberth in an official statement in Jakarta on\nMonday (4\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
In this adjustment, the price of Pertamax (RON 92) remains at Rp\n12,300 per litre and Pertamax Green 95 at Rp 12,900 per litre.\nMeanwhile, Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) has risen to Rp 19,900 per litre.\nDexlite has increased to Rp 26,000 per litre, and Pertamina Dex to Rp\n27,900 per litre.<\/p>\n
Roberth stated that this step is taken to maintain a balance between\nbusiness sustainability and national interests amid global\npressures.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM),\nBahlil Lahadalia, explained that non-subsidised BBM prices follow market\nmechanisms as they are intended for affluent groups.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed that the government will maintain the stability of\nsubsidised BBM and LPG until the end of 2026 in accordance with\nPresident Prabowo Subianto\u2019s directives. \u201cBut for BBM for affluent\nsociety, it follows market laws,\u201d said Bahlil.<\/p>\n
This policy is implemented amid global geopolitical dynamics\naffecting supply chains and energy prices. For subsidised BBM, the ESDM\nMinister ensured no increases until the end of the year.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pertamina-responds-to-fishermens-boats-not-setting-sail-due-to-diesel-price-increase-1777960634", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }