Pertamina Clarifies Viral Claims of Pertalite Restrictions from 1 June 2026
JAKARTA – Rumours about Pertalite fuel restrictions have resurfaced on social media, triggered by viral information claiming that certain vehicles, particularly cars with engines above 1,400cc, will no longer be permitted to purchase subsidised fuel oil (BBM) in the form of Pertalite from 1 June 2026.
However, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that this report is incorrect. The company has stated firmly that the information regarding Pertalite restrictions from 1 June is a hoax.
Roberth MV Dumatubun, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that to date there have been no plans or directives from the government and relevant regulators concerning the limitation of Pertalite availability based on vehicle brand or engine capacity.
He emphasised that the government has not yet announced any policy restricting Pertalite access for specific vehicles based on engine capacity.
“We stress once again that currently there is no regulation or directive from the government regarding Pertalite restrictions based on specific vehicle brands or vehicle engine capacity,” said Roberth.
The circulating narrative also included a list of dozens of vehicle models from various categories, ranging from sport utility vehicles (SUVs), sedans, low multi-purpose vehicles (low MPVs), to medium multi-purpose vehicles (medium MPVs).
Some models listed include the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Rush, Hyundai Creta, Daihatsu Terios, Toyota Vios, Wuling Confero S, Mercedes-Benz A 200, and various other vehicle models.
The narrative immediately triggered diverse responses from internet users. Some questioned its veracity given that the issue of restricting subsidised fuel purchases based on vehicle engine capacity had previously been a matter of public discussion.
Roberth explained that Pertamina, as the energy distribution operator, carries out the government’s mandate and will comply with official policy should any new regulations be introduced.
“Pertamina Patra Niaga executes the energy distribution mandate and will adhere to the official policy of the Government,” he said.
Previously, when asked to respond to reports that cars with engines above 1,400cc would not be able to purchase Pertalite from 1 June 2026, Pertamina stated that energy sector policy is the purview of the government as the regulator.
“In principle, Pertamina as a state-owned enterprise and business operator under the government will comply with and follow government directives as the regulator,” Roberth told Kompas.com on Friday (22 May 2026).
According to him, energy policies are determined by the government through a review process before being implemented for the public. The technical implementation details will subsequently be regulated by the relevant ministry or agency.