Eid Holiday Travel Surge Expected to Drive Fuel Consumption; Energy Distribution Readiness in Focus
Jakarta — Increased travel activity during the Eid holiday period is projected to drive a surge in petroleum fuel consumption, particularly on major land routes. This situation has placed energy distribution readiness under the scrutiny of both government and parliament.
The uptick in vehicle mobility is assessed as occurring almost every mudik (holiday exodus) season, with growing numbers of vehicles travelling between cities and provinces.
“Increased vehicle mobility during the holiday travel period is almost always accompanied by a surge in fuel consumption across various regions, particularly on major land routes,” stated Deputy Chair of Commission VI of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, Nurdin Halid, in a written statement on Monday (9 March 2026).
Halid made this statement during an official visit by Commission VI to Makassar alongside several strategic partners from state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
During the meeting, various stakeholders discussed anticipatory measures to ensure the energy and transportation sectors are prepared for the surge in travel activity during the holiday season.
Beyond the energy sector, Commission VI also scrutinised the readiness of the national transportation system, which falls under SOE coordination. Operators including PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia are expected to enhance service readiness, from fleet availability to passenger service quality.
Halid emphasised that coordination between government, SOEs, and regional authorities is critical to ensuring smooth national holiday travel flows and maintaining safe, reliable public services for citizens returning to their hometowns.
Pertamina has urged the public to use energy wisely, efficiently, and according to need. Citizens need not make excessive purchases as energy stocks are maintained at safe levels through measured distribution patterns.
The public has also been warned against fuel hoarding, as such actions violate applicable regulations and carry legal consequences.
Muhammad Baron, Vice President of Corporate Communication at Pertamina, stated that national fuel stocks remain at secure levels.
“National fuel stocks will not be depleted within 21 days,” Baron said in his statement.
“The government’s reserve benchmark serves as the safety threshold that must always be maintained. As long as distribution and supply continue normally, stocks continue to move and Pertamina maintains reserves above minimum levels,” Baron explained.
“This constitutes a risk mitigation measure and demonstrates Pertamina’s commitment to maintaining energy security,” he added.