Pertamina blocks over 11,000 subsidised fuel barcodes in Sulawesi
Palu (ANTARA) - Pertamina Patra Niaga has blocked more than 11,000 barcodes or QR Codes for subsidised General Fuel (BBM) across Sulawesi to ensure the targeted distribution of subsidised products.
“This step is part of the continuous monitoring being conducted to ensure that the distribution of subsidised fuel remains on target,” said the Acting Area Manager of Communication, Relations & CSR for Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi, Okky Aditya Wibowo, in a written statement received in Palu on Friday.
He stated that up until September 2024, Pertamina has blocked 11,093 vehicle registration numbers (nopol) identified as being involved in the use of barcodes that do not comply with regulations.
The blockages are spread across four working areas within the Sulawesi Region: 6,023 registration numbers in South and West Sulawesi, 2,189 in Central Sulawesi, 2,355 in Southeast Sulawesi, and 526 in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo.
“We continue to monitor subsidised fuel transactions. If barcodes are found to be used repeatedly in violation of the regulations, they will be blocked as part of our efforts to ensure fuel distribution remains targeted,” he said.
He explained that the supervision is carried out to ensure that the use of barcodes matches the specific vehicle and its intended purpose. Pertamina also continues to coordinate with relevant parties to monitor the dynamics of subsidised fuel distribution on the ground.
“We urge the public not to use barcodes that do not match their vehicle’s registration number. If there is any misuse, we will take firm action,” said Oky.
He added that following the blockages, the company is strengthening the evaluation of fuel distribution at all petrol stations within the Sulawesi Regional working area to ensure that subsidised fuel can be enjoyed by those entitled to it, supporting orderly distribution in accordance with regulations.
“If members of the public encounter issues with barcodes or other Pertamina services, they can report them through the Pertamina Contact Center (PCC) 135, which serves customers 24 hours a day,” he concluded.