Homecoming 2026: 3.6 Million Vehicles Expected to Cross Banten Region
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional West Java has guaranteed the availability of fuel in the Banten region in safe conditions to meet the influx of traffic during the 2026 Eid homecoming and return period. An estimated 3.6 million vehicles are expected to traverse toll roads heading to the Banten region during this year’s homecoming period.
Fuel Terminal Manager at Tanjung Gerem, Muhammad Sori, stated that operational conditions at Tanjung Gerem Fuel Terminal are currently running normally without disruptions. Fuel distribution to all petrol stations is also proceeding smoothly despite occasional weather challenges. “Operationally, conditions are currently safe. Distribution mobilisation to all petrol stations is running smoothly with no significant obstacles,” Sori stated on Wednesday, 11 March 2025.
Sori also explained that based on average consumption figures from January 2026, demand for petrol products such as Pertalite and Pertamax is estimated to increase by 9.6 per cent during the Ramadan and Eid period.
Meanwhile, diesel consumption is predicted to decline by approximately 27.3 per cent compared to normal conditions. “Should consumption surge above daily averages, we implement the RAE pattern—Regular, Alternative, Emergency—with relay supply transfers from Jakarta Integrated Terminal towards petrol stations in the Tangerang region through to Cikampek and Balongan,” he said.
Retail Sales Area Manager at Pertamina Patra Niaga Banten, Agung Kaharesa Wijaya, noted that the surge in vehicles crossing the Banten region is estimated to increase by around 700,000 vehicles compared to the Christmas and New Year 2025–2026 period, which reached 2.9 million vehicles.
“Of the total vehicles, approximately 28.9 per cent are predicted to head towards Banten Province. Therefore, we are projecting fuel demand requirements and coordinating with terminal operational teams to ensure supply remains adequate,” Agung said.
To support smooth energy distribution during the homecoming period, Pertamina has also activated various supplementary services. These include 210 round-the-clock petrol stations, 11 standby fuel trucks serving as mobile petrol stations, and motorised fuel delivery services at 13 strategic points accessible via Call Centre 135.
Additionally, backup fuel trucks have been stationed at several congestion-prone locations such as toll highway KM 43 and KM 71, as well as tourist areas in Anyer and Carita. Motorised fuel teams have also been deployed at the Merak–Cilegon ferry crossing to anticipate traffic congestion.
Pertamina has also prepared additional facilities for travellers such as the MyPertamina Lounge at Rest Area KM 43, which provides free health services, massage, barber services, and children’s play areas.
Area Manager for Communication, Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional West Java, Susanto August Satria, emphasised that the company has activated its Ramadan and Eid Task Force to ensure energy supply remains secure during the Ramadan and Eid period.
“To ensure smooth homecoming traffic this year, particularly in the West Java region, Pertamina has activated the RAFI Task Force. We are projecting an increase in fuel consumption, particularly for petrol of 9.6 per cent from normal daily averages,” Satria said.
Beyond ensuring petrol station stocks, Pertamina has prepared additional services at several critical routes. A fleet of Pertamina Delivery Service motorcycles has been stationed to assist travellers who run out of fuel during their journey, particularly on toll roads prone to congestion.
“We are also placing modular petrol stations at several rest areas lacking permanent fuel facilities. Furthermore, we are coordinating with the police and the Department of Transportation so that fuel trucks can obtain priority access should total congestion occur on main homecoming routes,” he explained.
With these various measures, Pertamina is ensuring citizens need not worry about fuel availability during the Eid homecoming period.
“We urge the public not to engage in panic buying because fuel stocks are guaranteed to be safe and distribution will continue to be maintained during the homecoming and return period for Eid,” he concluded.