BPH Migas Tightens Supervision of Subsidised Fuel to Ensure It Reaches the Right Recipients

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The government continues to tighten supervision of the distribution of subsidised fuel oil (BBM) to ensure it reaches the deserving public. Fuel stations (SPBU) are believed to play a crucial role in ensuring distribution runs according to regulations while closing potential loopholes for misuse, according to Harya Adityawarman, a member of the Committee of the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Body (BPH Migas), in a press statement received in Jakarta on Saturday. During inspections at several SPBUs in the Sleman, Bantul, and Yogyakarta areas on 23-24 April 2026, Harya reminded SPBU managers to increase vigilance against various violation attempts. He stated that supervision will continue through direct monitoring in several regions to ensure subsidised BBM distribution complies with the rules. “We remind SPBU managers once again to be more careful, as there is indeed a significant price gap between subsidised and non-subsidised BBM, creating potential for misuse,” he said. He mentioned that one concerning practice is pelansiran, which involves repeated refuelling of subsidised BBM by certain vehicles for subsequent resale. According to him, this practice is highly detrimental as it disrupts the smooth distribution of subsidised BBM to rightful consumers. He also reported discovering a misuse method where a single vehicle uses multiple different barcodes to refuel with subsidised BBM. This is a serious concern that requires immediate follow-up, including blocking barcodes if misuse is proven. “Vehicles suspected of pelansiran need to be mapped and reported, both to the local Pertamina Patra Niaga and BPH Migas. Initial indications are usually seen from vehicles that refuel almost daily,” he said. BPH Migas Committee Member Fathul Nugroho added that direct field supervision is an important instrument in ensuring subsidised BBM distribution is on target. “We continue to intensify calls to SPBU managers to be more alert to potential misuse of subsidised BBM,” he said. Fathul emphasised the importance of synergy between BPH Migas, business entities, and SPBU managers to close evolving misuse loopholes, including following up on public complaints. “If suspected misuse is found in the field, it can be immediately reported through the BPH Migas helpdesk for follow-up,” he said.