Pertamina Patra Niaga Ensures Fuel Supply Security in North Sumatra

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured the public that fuel oil (BBM) needs in North Sumatra are being met through accelerated distribution efforts in collaboration with local government, security forces, Hiswana Migas, and all stakeholders. Independent Commissioner of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Prabu Revolusi, inspected the Command Centre, which serves as the distribution monitoring hub, and visited several petrol stations in Medan City to ensure queue conditions were normal and services were running effectively. “The most important thing for us is that the public can once again obtain fuel easily and comfortably. Today’s monitoring results show that conditions on the ground are improving. Collaboration from all parties is key so that the distribution process can run optimally again,” he said in a statement received in Jakarta on Friday. Prabu expressed appreciation for the hard work of all parties involved in accelerating the normalisation of fuel distribution. He also urged the public to remain calm as fuel stocks in the North Sumatra region are safe and sufficient. Prabu advised the public not to make excessive purchases and to use fuel wisely according to their needs, as well as to access information only from Pertamina’s official channels to avoid panic regarding stock and distribution conditions. “We also urge the public to obtain information about stock and distribution conditions through Pertamina’s official communication channels, because there are several old video clips being republished without context, which could potentially cause panic,” he added. To maintain energy supply reliability, Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut continues to optimise various operational measures, including 24-hour operation of the Integrated Terminal Medan Group, the addition of tanker fleets through a spot charter scheme, strengthening the number of tanker crew personnel, and optimising supplies from the Kisaran Fuel Terminal, Siantar Fuel Terminal, and Lhokseumawe Integrated Terminal. Currently, operations at the Integrated Terminal Medan Group are running normally, while fuel distribution to petrol stations in Medan City and surrounding areas is proceeding smoothly. Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that fuel stocks in North Sumatra are in a safe condition and will continue intensive monitoring to ensure the community’s energy needs are met.