Odd-Even Rule Eases Fuel Queues at Bali Petrol Stations
Queues for motor fuel at several petrol stations in Bali have gradually eased following the introduction of an odd-even system for Pertalite purchases. Pertamina Patra Niaga said the policy had helped reduce vehicle queues.
Ahad Rahedi, Area Manager for Communications, Relations and CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga’s East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara regional office, said improvements were becoming visible at several petrol stations.
“We are seeing positive developments. Queues at several petrol stations are gradually improving,” Ahad said in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday (17 October 2026).
The odd-even system was introduced under a letter from the Bali Governor and applies at all petrol stations across Bali from 17 to 19 October 2026. Pertamina is coordinating with the Bali Provincial Government and law enforcement agencies to support its implementation.
Pertamina also praised the support of the IX/Udayana Regional Military Command and the Bali Regional Police in escorting fuel tanker fleets to petrol stations. The authorities have also helped deploy personnel to support distribution through a fuel delivery service.
The service supplies Pertalite by the litre, capped at three litres, to motorcyclists using jerry cans. It has been operating at several petrol stations in Denpasar since 15 October 2026.
Pertamina Patra Niaga said fuel stocks were available at petrol stations to meet the needs of Bali’s residents. The company is targeting an increase in Pertalite stocks to a total of 48 million litres during deliveries from 7 to 17 October 2026.
According to Ahad, that volume is equivalent to a safe stock level sufficient for two weeks’ demand.
Pertamina and the Bali Provincial Government are continuing to monitor the odd-even system and assess its effects on queues and traffic flow around petrol stations.
“We and the Bali Provincial Government are monitoring queues and evaluating the system every day to assess its effectiveness in terms of queue length, vehicle waiting times and traffic flow around petrol stations,” Ahad added.