No Shortages in LPG and Fuel Stocks in Sleman Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH
The Sleman Regency Government has strengthened supervision to ensure energy availability for residents in welcoming Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH. Through direct monitoring at LPG agents and depots, the government ensures that the 3 kg LPG stock remains secure with smooth distribution.
Monitoring conducted at PT Expra Baru Agent in Nogotirto and Fajar Group Grosir Depot in Balecatur on Thursday (5/3) was carried out as an effort to ensure subsidised LPG stock is available to the public.
Secretary of the Sleman Regency Secretariat Susmiarto explained that the 3 kg LPG quota allocated to Sleman for 2026 reaches 47,014 metric tons (MT) or equivalent to 15,671,333 cylinders. However, as a precaution against potential shortages during national holidays, the local government has submitted additional facultative quotas incrementally.
“The additions peaked in March with an extra 219,360 cylinders, to offset the surge in demand during Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr,” he said.
The Regency Government is keen to ensure residents do not have difficulty obtaining 3 kg LPG cylinders. Accordingly, it has submitted additional facultative quotas to Pertamina to cover gaps in deliveries during holidays.
He hopes that with this expansion, household needs as well as micro enterprises can be met properly and that there will be no shortages.
On prices, Susmiarto stressed that the 3 kg LPG Retail Price Ceiling (HET) remains stable in line with the Governor of DI Yogyakarta Regulation No. 457/KEP/2024. The price at depots is set at Rp18,000 per cylinder, supported by distribution from 38 agents and 2,802 depots across Sleman.
In addition to stock availability, consumer protection is also prioritised through checks on the accuracy of gas volumes by the UPTD Metrologi Legal.
“Based on random sampling checks from the SPPBE level to retailers, the volume of 3 kg LPG circulating in Sleman still meets the threshold set, namely 8 kg with a tolerance of plus-minus 90 grams,” he explained.
The public, he said, need not worry about the contents of the cylinder as we continue to conduct strict quantity oversight.
Besides LPG, monitoring also targets the readiness of 51 SPBU and 27 Pertashop in Sleman. The Sleman Regency Industry and Trade Office is also actively conducting metrological checks on fuel filling equipment to ensure fairness for consumers.
Susmiarto urged the public not to fall into excess shopping or panic buying that could disrupt market stability.
“The Regency has communicated with PT Pertamina Patra Niaga and Hiswana Migas that the needs for subsidised BBM and LPG will be met during the Eid holidays. We ask the public to shop wisely according to need only. If indicators of cheating in measurements or stock shortages are found, report via the Lapor Sleman channel or Pertamina 135 Call Center so we can act quickly,” he said. (AU/E-4)
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