Fuel Distribution to East Flores Halted as Microsite Application Blocks Barcode Scanning
Fuel distribution of Bio Solar and Pertalite petrol to 14 sub-distributors in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), has stalled. The issue is not due to empty stocks, but rather blocked regional barcode codes in the Microsite application, which prevents subsidised fuel from being scanned.
The Head of Natural Resources at the East Flores Regional Secretariat, Tarsisius Kopong, confirmed the obstruction. He emphasised that fuel distribution in general continues to operate normally.
“Distribution continues. We are simply awaiting a response from BPH Migas regarding the East Flores Regional Government’s letter. The regional government has submitted recommendations for 14 sub-distributors, but they cannot be barcoded due to problems with the Microsite application access at petrol stations,” said Tarsisius Kopong when contacted by detikBali on Friday (27 February 2026).
Tarsisius explained that fuel services to the public through petrol stations remain normal. Subsidised fuel stocks are available and sufficient. The obstruction only affects distribution to the 14 sub-distributors, specifically for Bio Solar and Pertalite.
“Only for subsidised fuel (diesel and Pertalite). Meanwhile, non-subsidised fuel is freely purchased,” he added.
This means non-subsidised fuels such as Pertamax and Pertadex can still be purchased without obstruction.
Despite the obstruction, the total fuel stock in East Flores Regency stands at 106,657.9 litres spread across four petrol stations. These are SPBU 54.862.01 in Waihali Village, Larantuka District; SPBU Kompak 56.862.02 in Waiwerang Kota Village, East Adonara District; SPBU 54.862.05 in Weri Village, Larantuka District; and SPBU 56.862.06 in Kimakamak Village, West Adonara District.
“The total fuel currently amounts to 106,657.9 litres with details of Pertalite at 27,278.7 litres, Pertamax at 41,937 litres, Pertadex at 28,211.2 litres and Bio Solar at 9,231 litres,” explained Tarsisius.
Regional Government Awaits BPH Migas Response
Regarding the Microsite barcode code blockage, the East Flores Regional Government has coordinated with Pertamina and the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulator (BPH Migas). The regional government sent letter Number: SDA.542/156/11/2026 dated 20 February 2026 requesting use of the Microsite application. The letter was addressed to BPH Migas in Jakarta, with copies sent to the General Manager of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga in Surabaya and the Head of SBM at PT Pertamina Maumere.
“The Microsite application belongs to Pertamina. I coordinated with Pertamina. Pertamina advised us (East Flores Regional Government) to coordinate with BPH Migas. We have already written to BPH Migas. So far there has been no response from BPH Migas,” he explained.
In the letter, Tarsisius noted that East Flores Regency Government faced difficulties in issuing Fuel Purchase Recommendation Letters through the XSTAR application, particularly for land transport users, including two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.
“Therefore, the East Flores Regency Government requests that the input of recommendation letters as mentioned can be carried out through the Microsite application,” he concluded.