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        "id": 1864821,
        "msgid": "revealed-the-triggers-behind-long-fuel-queues-in-sumatra-according-to-esdm-and-pertamina-1784263848",
        "date": "2026-07-17 10:55:00",
        "title": "Revealed: The Triggers Behind Long Fuel Queues in Sumatra, According to ESDM and Pertamina",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Pertamina have identified the causes of recent long queues at petrol stations in Sumatra. A shift in consumer behaviour from non-subsidised to subsidised fuels, coupled with distribution delays, led to a surge in demand for Pertalite and Solar. Authorities have confirmed that national fuel stocks remain safe and are taking steps to accelerate distribution and extend operating hours to normalise the situation.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed the\ncauses of the long fuel queues that recently occurred at several public\nfilling stations (SPBU) in parts of Sumatra. Deputy Minister of ESDM\nYuliot Tanjung stated that he had requested the Downstream Oil and Gas\nRegulatory Agency (BPH Migas) and PT Pertamina (Persero) to conduct a\nthorough evaluation to identify the problems on the ground. \u201cSo I, from\nthe ESDM ministry, have asked the head of BPH Migas to check together\nwith PT Pertamina, so what are the problems in the field. We have\nidentified them,\u201d Yuliot said at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, quoted\non Friday (17\/7\/2026). The evaluation focused on the fuel distribution\nsystem, from supply reception at integrated terminals to deliveries to\nSPBU. Yuliot noted that while fuel availability at the integrated\nterminals was relatively smooth, the evaluation looked into whether\nthere were transportation obstacles in the distribution to the SPBUs. He\nadded that the queues only occurred in certain areas, but the government\nis conducting the evaluation to ensure distribution runs optimally\nagain. He also confirmed that national fuel stocks are safe and more\nthan sufficient. Pertamina Patra Niaga Deputy CEO Taufik Aditiyawarman\nacknowledged an unusual surge in demand at several points in Sumatra,\nleading to supply delays. This condition was triggered by a migration of\nconsumers from non-subsidised fuel to subsidised fuel. He emphasised\nthat the company is accelerating distribution to respond to the increase\nin consumption of Pertalite and Solar, which has exceeded normal daily\nlevels. Pertamina recorded that Pertalite distribution in July had\nreached 104% compared to normal daily consumption, while subsidised\nSolar reached 105%. This increase occurred alongside an 18% drop in\nPertamax Series sales as consumers switched to cheaper fuel types. As a\nfollow-up, Pertamina has added tanker fleets and extended the operating\nhours of SPBU and depots in affected areas. The company is committed to\nmaintaining product availability and smooth daily distribution to\nalleviate public concerns about stock scarcity.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/revealed-the-triggers-behind-long-fuel-queues-in-sumatra-according-to-esdm-and-pertamina-1784263848",
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