Peak Homecoming Traffic: BPH Migas Ensures Energy Availability is Secure
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas), as Coordinator of the National Energy and Mineral Resources Sector (ESDM) Post for the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (RAFI) Period 1447 Hijriah, has stated that energy availability during the peak homecoming period can be safely navigated.
Erika Retnowati, Member of the BPH Migas Committee and Chair of the National ESDM Sector Post Team, in her statement in Jakarta on Friday, said that her agency continues to synergise with all stakeholders to maintain energy availability until the end of the Lebaran post period in 2026.
“This effort is carried out to ensure that energy distribution to the public remains smooth,” she said during a video conference in Jakarta on Thursday (19/3/2026).
On that occasion, Erika appreciated all stakeholders who have maintained energy supplies from the beginning of the post period up to the peak homecoming rush on Wednesday (18/3/2026) or H-3 before Lebaran 2026.
“We express our thanks that the first peak homecoming rush (18 March 2026) could be passed smoothly,” she stated.
Erika added that daily reports from each subsector continue to be submitted to the Minister of ESDM to ensure public comfort and safety.
“Each stakeholder has reported, both from the fuel oil (BBM) sector, natural gas, electricity, and geological disaster management. Hopefully, everything remains safe and reliable. Once again, thank you for the cooperation; of course, we are ready to face the second peak homecoming rush and the return flow later,” she added.
On the same occasion, Fathul Nugroho, Member of the BPH Migas Committee, reminded of the importance of anticipation in the Aceh and northern Sumatra (Sumbagut) regions, which are still in post-disaster recovery, particularly regarding potential surges in BBM demand.
“In the Sumbagut region, anticipation is needed for BBM needs because homecomers arriving are not only from Sumatra but also from Java. I also understand the traumatic feelings of the public who experienced panic buying previously. Therefore, the regular, alternative, and emergency (RAE) scheme must continue to be optimised,” he said.