Pertamina Imposes Sanctions on 161 Petrol Stations in South Sumatra, Here is the Reason
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel has imposed sanctions on several petrol stations (SPBU) due to violations in the distribution of fuel.
From January to 3 September 2026, a total of 161 petrol stations in the South Sumatra region have been sanctioned following monitoring results regarding the distribution of subsidised fuel.
Rusminto Wahyudi, Area Manager for Communication, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, stated that monitoring is conducted continuously as part of Pertamina’s commitment to ensuring that the distribution of subsidised fuel complies with applicable regulations.
“Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to strengthen supervision across all petrol stations. If any discrepancies in the distribution of subsidised fuel are found, we will take follow-up action in accordance with the prevailing regulations. This is part of our effort to ensure that the distribution of subsidised fuel is targeted correctly,” said Rusminto.
According to him, the imposition of sanctions is part of the enforcement of regulations as well as the guidance of distribution agencies. Pertamina Patra Niaga also continues to coordinate with various relevant parties in conducting field supervision.
The number of petrol stations sanctioned in the Sumbagsel region as of 3 September 2026 consists of 10 stations in Bengkulu, 17 in Jambi, 31 in the Bangka Belitung Islands, 69 in Lampung, and 34 in South Sumatra, totalling 161 stations.
Supervision is carried out through various mechanisms, including transaction monitoring, digitalisation through the ‘Subsidi Tepat’ (Accurate Subsidy) Programme, QR code and vehicle data verification, as well as monitoring operational activities at the petrol stations.
Pertamina Patra Niaga also continues to coordinate with petrol station managers to ensure that all distribution agencies conduct their operational activities in accordance with the established regulations.
“We urge all petrol stations in the Sumbagsel region to carry out the distribution of subsidised fuel according to procedures and regulations. We also invite the public to participate in monitoring the distribution of subsidised fuel. If any indications of misuse or service issues are found, the public can report them through the Pertamina Contact Centre 135,” concluded Rusminto.
Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that monitoring and evaluation of distribution agencies will continue to be conducted periodically as part of the commitment to providing energy services that are safe, targeted, and accountable for the community in the Sumbagsel region.