NTT's SPPG Operations Temporarily Halted Due to LPG Shortage, Pertamina Sends Supplies
JAKARTA - The Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG), or free nutritious meal kitchens (MBG), in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) temporarily ceased operations due to a shortage of LPG. Pertamina dispatched supplies.
Deputy for Monitoring and Supervision of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadang Hendrayudha, revealed that several SPPG units in NTT halted operations temporarily owing to the scarcity of 12-kilogram LPG cylinders.
The suspension occurred gradually, beginning on 8 May 2026.
This halt impacted several regions, including Manggarai Regency, North Central Timor Regency, Kupang City, Belu Regency, and West Sumba Regency.
“SPPG temporarily ceased operations due to gas shortages in several areas of NTT Province. The suspension has been gradual since 8 May 2026,” Dadang stated in a written press release from BGN on Wednesday (13/5/2026).
Dadang explained that several MBG kitchens in those areas could not continue food production activities due to limited gas supplies.
Subsequently, the operational suspension spread on 11-12 May 2026 to other areas in NTT, including North Central Timor Regency, Kupang City, Belu Regency, and West Sumba Regency.
The gas shortage affected the smooth provision of meals, as most SPPG units rely on 12 kg LPG to support daily production activities.
“The shortage of 12-kilogram LPG has impacted SPPG operations in the field, so some services have not yet returned to normal until supplies are available again,” Dadang clarified.
“Thankfully, after I reported to the Pertamina Holding BOC-BOD Group, Mr Director SHD immediately took action. SPPG units that ran out of gas were instructed to purchase from depots immediately,” said Nanik.
Nanik also appreciated Pertamina’s quick response in addressing the gas distribution issue in the affected areas.
“We are grateful for the very prompt response. The most important thing now is that the operational needs of the SPPG kitchens can be met soon, so that MBG services to the community can continue,” she added.