BPH Migas Strengthens Oversight of Subsidised Fuel from Terminal to Petrol Stations
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) is strengthening the oversight of subsidised fuel distribution, from terminals to petrol stations, to ensure it remains targeted towards the correct recipients.
“Oversight is conducted starting from the storage and distribution process at integrated terminals (IT) through to distribution at petrol stations,” said the Head of BPH Migas, Wahyudi Anas, in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
Wahyudi noted that high levels of public mobility are driving an increase in the demand for subsidised fuel. Consequently, strengthening control and evaluation systems has become a vital part of maintaining distribution accountability.
“We collectively want to increase vigilance in the distribution of subsidised fuel, starting from the IT control room system to monitor delivery orders (DO) for both subsidised and non-subsidised fuel shipments, carried out through a cooperation mechanism with partners via Patra Logistik and Elnusa Petrofin,” he said during an inspection of the Panjang Integrated Terminal in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province, on Thursday.
According to Wahyudi, regulatory strengthening and the development of digital systems are being continuously implemented to accommodate the use of QR codes for subsidised fuel purchases, in accordance with government regulations. More measurable oversight is expected to improve the accuracy of distribution.
“This is our shared concern; we hope this collaboration can continue intensely, and that control at petrol stations is well-executed. Thus, in the distribution of subsidised fuel, we strive to make it more measurable and precise for the community, for the public economy, and to support people’s livelihoods,” he added.
In addition to monitoring digital systems, BPH Migas also ensured the fuel stock conditions at the Panjang Integrated Terminal. Monitoring results showed that all types of fuel are available and distribution to all distribution agencies in Lampung Province is running smoothly.
“Stocks of all types of fuel at the Panjang IT are in a safe condition, and all distribution to petrol stations in the Lampung region is being met. Regarding shipments, from supply and provision to distribution to petrol stations, there are no obstacles,” he explained.
Meanwhile, BPH Migas Committee Member Bambang Hermanto assessed that subsidised fuel oversight requires the involvement of various parties. Several external factors, such as the rise of the US dollar against the rupiah and global geopolitical conditions, can influence public energy consumption patterns.
“So far, the collaboration between BPH Migas and PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has been running well; we need to maintain and enhance this. This is so that the mandate given by the government to guard subsidised fuel can be allocated to the entitled public and reach the intended targets,” he said.
Similarly, the Corporate Marketing Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Alimuddin Baso, stated that they continue to strengthen the use of information technology to support the accuracy of subsidised fuel distribution, while also increasing collaboration with the government in monitoring energy distribution.
“Therefore, we highly expect the role of BPH Migas in overseeing subsidised fuel. Internally, we are ensuring that accuracy in distribution can be supported using information technology systems,” he explained.
On the same day, BPH Migas also conducted monitoring at a petrol station in South Lampung as a follow-up to public complaints. Evaluations were carried out through the retrieval of sales data and CCTV footage to ensure compliance with subsidised fuel distribution governance.
Wahyudi urged the public to always use fuel according to their needs and to assist in monitoring its distribution.
“BPH Migas has a helpdesk for public complaints at 08123000136. You can use WhatsApp 24 hours a day, and BPH Migas will certainly follow up if there are public complaints,” he asserted.
BPH Migas confirmed that the fuel stocks at the monitored petrol station were in a safe condition. The public was also advised not to engage in excessive purchasing and to remain wise in their fuel usage.