Pertamina Accelerates Fuel Supply to Address Queues in East Java

Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional for East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara (Jatimbalinus) is accelerating supply deliveries to resolve queues for subsidised fuel (BBM) that have occurred at a number of public fuel filling stations (SPBU) in Pamekasan, East Java, over the past week.

Among those affected were SPBU 54.693.13 on Jalan Raya Trasak in Pamekasan and several other stations in the area.

“We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused, as the queues have created anxiety among the community,” said Ahad Rahedi, Area Manager for Communication, Relations and CSR at PT Pertamina Niaga Regional Jatimbalinus, in a press statement to the media in Pamekasan on Tuesday.

According to him, the situation left some residents who had queued for a long time disappointed because the available Pertalite quota had run out by the time sales resumed.

“Through strengthening supply and regular stock monitoring, we are ensuring that subsidised fuel distribution is carried out in accordance with regulations so that the public’s needs can be properly met,” he said.

Ahad explained that station operations have now returned to normal. To speed up supply recovery, deliveries have been redirected from the Surabaya Integrated Terminal, following temporary stock limitations at the Camplong Fuel Terminal.

Pertamina is also ensuring that the redemption and ordering of fuel by petrol stations continues to be monitored to maintain stock availability.

The public has also been urged not to be easily swayed by unverified information and to ensure that fuel-related information comes from Pertamina’s official channels.