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        "id": 1861379,
        "msgid": "pertamina-takes-firm-action-against-rogue-tanker-drivers-in-north-sumatra-1784116483",
        "date": "2026-07-15 17:58:32",
        "title": "Pertamina Takes Firm Action Against Rogue Tanker Drivers in North Sumatra",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has taken strict disciplinary action against fuel tanker drivers in North Sumatra found to have committed violations, reaffirming its commitment to reliable distribution. The company has simultaneously boosted distribution capacity by adding operational tankers and personnel to meet a 5-10 per cent rise in fuel demand driven by increased mobility. Operations at Medan Fuel Terminal and several petrol stations have been optimised to 24 hours, with distribution realisation reaching 104 per cent of the daily target.",
        "content": "<p>PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has affirmed its commitment to maintaining\nreliable fuel distribution by taking firm action against tanker drivers\nproven to have committed violations. \u201cWe give no tolerance to any\nviolation that could disrupt the reliability of fuel distribution. All\nprocesses are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations so\nthat service to the public remains optimal,\u201d said VP Corporate\nCommunication of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Kitty Andhora, in a statement\nconfirmed on Wednesday. Kitty stated that enforcing discipline is part\nof the company\u2019s efforts to maintain the security, safety, and quality\nof fuel distribution services. Pertamina Patra Niaga has ensured that\nthese measures do not disrupt operations. Currently, fuel distribution\nto public filling stations (SPBU) in the Medan area is running normally\nand fuel stocks are in a safe condition. Pertamina noted that the demand\nfor fuel oil (BBM) in the Medan region, North Sumatra, increased by 5-10\nper cent compared to the daily average. The increase in fuel demand in\nrecent days has occurred alongside rising public activity, including the\nresumption of school and office activities which has driven higher\nmobility. Pertamina has responded by accelerating the strengthening of\ndistribution capacity so that the public\u2019s energy needs continue to be\nmet without hindrance. As a step to accelerate distribution, Pertamina\nPatra Niaga has added 10 operational tanker units, 30 spot charter\ntanker units, and strengthened distribution personnel with an additional\n34 Tanker Crew (AMT) from the nearest Fuel Terminal and support from 16\npersonnel from the Army Supply and Transport Directorate (Bekangdam).\nThe company also continues to provide guidance and take action against\ndisciplinary violations by all operational partners to ensure the\ndistribution process runs according to safety, compliance, and\nreliability standards. In addition, operations at the Medan Fuel\nTerminal and a number of SPBUs have been optimised for 24 hours to speed\nup fuel distribution to the public. These efforts have yielded positive\nresults. On 14 July 2026, distribution realisation reached 104 per cent\nof the daily target, with the operation of 149 tanker units, or 115 per\ncent.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pertamina-takes-firm-action-against-rogue-tanker-drivers-in-north-sumatra-1784116483",
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