Pertamina Patra Niaga Affirms that Information on Paid LPG Base Registration is a Hoax

Pertamina Patra Niaga has affirmed that information circulating on social media, disseminated via a video caption on the link from the account https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHg8QpF8/, regarding fees for registering as a base and sub-base (retailer) for LPG, particularly subsidised 3 kg LPG, is untrue or a misleading hoax. Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun, assured that 3 kg LPG is a government-subsidised product intended specifically for underprivileged communities, with its distribution guided by government policies and targeted subsidy mechanisms. “3 kg LPG is a subsidised product whose distribution is regulated by the government through a quota system, so it must be ensured to reach the deserving public,” he stated. Roberth also advised the public to be more vigilant against misleading information that demands payment in the name of Pertamina or Pertamina Patra Niaga via various communication platforms, including social media that may resemble official or fake accounts, such as the example link above. “We emphasise that registration to become a 3 kg subsidised LPG base incurs no fees and is free. Information mentioning certain fees is untrue and does not originate from Pertamina or Pertamina Patra Niaga; even the account on the TikTok social media platform @pertaminagas3kg_lpg providing such information is not an official account, which attempts to mimic the company’s account and spread misleading information to the public,” Roberth explained. Roberth urged the public to be more cautious of information circulating on social media in the company’s name and to always verify through official channels at www.pertaminapatraniaga.com, the social media account @pertaminapatraniaga, or by contacting the official Pertamina Contact Centre at 135.