Pertamax Consumption Rises 11.8 Percent During Peak Eid Homecoming Rush

PT Pertamina (Persero) recorded an 11.8 percent increase in consumption of Pertamax fuel products during the peak of the Eid homecoming rush in 2026, specifically on 20 March 2026, or H-1 before Eid. “Homecoming journeys are synonymous with long distances and dynamic traffic conditions. Therefore, many people choose the Pertamax Series to keep vehicle performance optimal during travel,” said Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina (Persero), Muhammad Baron, in an official statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday. Baron explained that the rise in consumption of various Pertamax variants compared to the normal daily average in January 2026 indicates that more people are opting for high-quality fuel to support more comfortable and optimal long-distance trips. On 20 March 2026, or H-1 before Eid, which is one of the peaks of the return flow, Pertamax (RON 92) consumption was recorded to have increased by 11.8 percent compared to the normal period’s daily average. Meanwhile, the environmentally friendly Pertamax Green (RON 95) product recorded the highest increase, at 94.7 percent compared to the normal period, showing growing public interest in more eco-friendly fuels. Pertamax Turbo, intended for high-performance vehicles, also experienced a 34.5 percent increase in consumption compared to the normal daily average. Baron added that the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr period, especially during holiday moments, is synonymous with increased public mobility, both for returning home and holidays. To anticipate this, he acknowledged that Pertamina has strived to meet the public’s energy needs during the 2026 Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr period adequately. Pertamina has added stock supplies well in advance and prepared various additional services on attention routes, namely homecoming routes and tourist locations, such as 24-hour alert fuel stations, motorist escorts for fuel and LPG, and energy service points on strategic routes. “We are striving to ensure that people’s journeys during this Eid moment run comfortably until the return flow ends,” said Baron. Nevertheless, Baron reminded the public to maintain their energy consumption according to their needs. “In line with the Middle East conflict affecting the global energy situation, Pertamina urges the public to jointly maintain the fuel and LPG supplies already provided by Pertamina. Active public participation in conserving energy, such as buying according to needs and practising energy efficiency, will help ensure energy availability in Indonesia,” said Baron.