Pertamina Optimises Fuel Distribution in Medan, Queues Return to Normal
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina Patra Niaga North Sumatra Region (Sumbagut) has optimised fuel distribution in Medan and surrounding areas, improving service at a number of petrol stations so that vehicle queues are beginning to return to normal.
Area Manager for Communication, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Sumbagut, Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, said the company continues to strengthen the entire energy supply chain to ensure the public’s needs remain met.
“Queues at a number of petrol stations are beginning to return to normal as a result of the various distribution acceleration efforts we have carried out together with all stakeholders. We will continue to optimise operations until service to the public fully returns to normal,” said Fahrougi in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.
To accelerate the recovery of distribution, the company operates the Integrated Terminal Medan Group around the clock, has added tanker lorry fleets through a spot charter scheme, strengthened tanker crew personnel, and optimised supplies from the Kisaran Fuel Terminal, Siantar Fuel Terminal and Lhokseumawe Integrated Terminal.
These steps are reinforced through synergy with BPH Migas, the Indonesian military, police, regional governments, Hiswana Migas, petrol station operators and transport partners so that fuel distribution can proceed more quickly and effectively.
In addition to ensuring smooth distribution, Pertamina continues to monitor stock and deliveries at all petrol stations.
If demand increases in a particular area, supply adjustments are immediately made through the Reguler Alternatif Emergency (RAE) scheme to maintain fuel availability for the public.
The improvement in fuel distribution conditions is being felt directly by residents.
Samsuri (60), an online motorcycle taxi driver in Medan, said the queues for refuelling that previously occurred have now reduced and service at petrol stations has become smoother.
“A few days ago I urged the public to be patient because there were indeed disruptions. Now conditions are far better. Queues have reduced and refuelling is smoother. I have experienced it myself. Thank you to the government and Pertamina, who keep working so the situation keeps improving,” said Samsuri.
As part of efforts to ensure fuel distribution continues to run optimally, the Executive General Manager of Pertamina Patra Niaga Sumbagut, together with the Head of BPH Migas, also conducted a direct inspection of petrol station operations in Binjai.
The inspection was carried out to observe service conditions in the field and to ensure that fuel supply and distribution to the public continue to run well.