Don't Panic Buy! Pertamina Assures Indonesia's Fuel Stocks Are Safe and Under Control
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — PT Pertamina (Persero) through PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured that the national supply of Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) is currently safe and under control. The BBM stock, at around 21 days, represents operational stock that is normally managed within the national energy logistics system to guarantee smooth energy distribution across Indonesia.
Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV. Dumatubun, explained that the operational stock refers to BBM that is stored and already meets the capacity for BBM storage nationwide, ready to be channelled to the public. The amount of stock is dynamic and continually refreshed according to consumer energy needs.
“The stock of around 21 days managed by Pertamina Patra Niaga is the BBM stock that is normally safeguarded within the national energy logistics system. This stock is continually topped up or refilled through production from domestic refineries or import procurement that has been planned long in advance. It is regularly done to ensure the public does not need to worry about BBM availability,” said Roberth in a press statement on Friday, 6 March 2026.
He added that Pertamina Patra Niaga has an integrated energy supply chain management system, spanning from crude oil procurement and BBM products, refinery processing, transportation, to distribution to various regions of Indonesia. This system ensures energy availability remains maintained and accessible to the public.
Through these steps, Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures the national energy supply chain continues to operate well so that people’s needs can be met optimally.
Roberth further urged the public to stay calm and not engage in excessive BBM purchases (panic buying). Unusual purchases could disrupt the distribution that should operate normally.
“We invite the public to stay calm and use energy wisely. BBM purchases according to need will help keep distribution stable so that all people can access energy evenly,” he said.
In response to global geopolitical dynamics, including developments in the Middle East, Pertamina Patra Niaga has also taken various mitigation steps to safeguard national energy supply resilience. “Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to monitor global developments and has prepared various anticipatory steps, including diversifying crude oil and BBM supply sources, strengthening logistics and distribution resilience, optimising domestic refinery operations, and improving coordination with the government and all stakeholders,” explained Roberth.
Pertamina Patra Niaga remains committed to ensuring the energy needs of the public, businesses, and the national economy are well met. It will continue to closely monitor global developments and ensure strategic steps are taken to maintain energy security and continuity of service to communities across Indonesia.