BPH Migas: Single Price Fuel Programme Ensures Energy Access in North Maluku
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Body (BPH Migas) has ensured that the Single Price Fuel Programme maintains energy access for residents in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas across the North Maluku island region.
BPH Migas Head Wahyudi Anas stated in Jakarta on Friday that the programme guarantees that communities in 3T areas obtain fuel at prices equivalent to other parts of Indonesia, while also safeguarding local economic growth.
He explained that the government consistently ensures the availability and smooth distribution of subsidised fuel and state-compensated fuel to be targeted and effective for island communities.
“Accessibility to fuel for island communities in North Maluku is assured, including kerosene, Biosolar, and Pertalite,” he said during a working visit by the House of Representatives Commission XII recess in Ternate, North Maluku, on Thursday (23/4).
Wahyudi detailed that by December 2025, the number of Single Price Fuel outlets in Papua and Maluku will reach 212 points, with 53 located in North Maluku.
“Furthermore, the need for Single Price Fuel outlets in North Maluku for the period from 2025 to 2029 is five points,” he stated.
Furthermore, Wahyudi assured that the stock and distribution of fuel in North Maluku are in a safe and controlled condition.
This serves as a crucial factor in maintaining energy supply stability in island areas.
“Fuel stocks and distribution in North Maluku are very secure and face no obstacles,” he said.
In addition, support from assigned business entities in distributing energy is deemed to be running optimally, including through sea routes that are the mainstay in island regions.
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has also ensured distribution to North Maluku, both via ships and other transport modes, is well-scheduled.
On that occasion, Wahyudi emphasised the importance of effective communication among stakeholders to ensure optimal control of fuel distribution in North Maluku.
Reliable energy distribution in island regions is vital to support community economic activities, maintain inter-regional connectivity, and ensure sustainable fulfilment of public needs.
“Thus, the primary needs for subsidised fuel and state-compensated fuel to support economic activities of communities in North Maluku can be well met,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Commission XII House Member Syarif Fasha highlighted the importance of maintaining fuel availability in island regions that face their own distribution challenges.
Efforts to ensure a safe and smooth fuel supply in island areas require special attention.
“North Maluku Province is an island region, where not everything can be transported by land; most goes by sea. This is something that may need to be considered,” he said.
He also hoped that Pertamina’s assignment is accompanied by full responsibility in maintaining energy supply in the regions.
Meanwhile, Pertamina Patra Niaga’s Deputy Director Taufik Adityawarman stated that his company continues to evaluate distribution points to prevent delays in supply, ensuring that fuel and LPG availability remains well-maintained.
The event was also attended by Commission XII House Members Ateng Sutisna and Elpisina, as well as North Maluku Provincial Secretary Syamsuddin A Kadir.