Pertamina Patra Niaga Records Average Daily Consumption of Pertamax Series Rising Over 30% During 2026 Eid Holiday Period

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured that energy availability remains stable during the 2026 Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Task Force period. Amid rising public mobility, high-quality fuels such as the Pertamax Series have become the primary choice, recording significant consumption increases.

Based on monitoring data from 9 to 26 March 2026, gasoline fuel consumption rose by an average of around 16.0% compared to normal daily consumption in January 2026. This increase was driven by greater use of the Pertamax Series, in line with public needs for optimal vehicle performance on long-distance journeys.

Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth M.V. Dumatubun, stated that the rise in high-quality fuel consumption aligns with the trend of long-distance travel requiring better vehicle performance.

“The increase in gasoline consumption, particularly the Pertamax Series, shows that more people are choosing quality fuel to support more comfortable and efficient homecoming and return trips. Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures all energy needs are well met through the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Task Force,” Roberth said in his statement, quoted on Saturday, 28 March 2026.

The average daily consumption of Pertamax (RON 92) was recorded to have increased by around 33.9%, while Pertamax Turbo, intended for high-performance vehicles, saw an average daily consumption rise of 33.7%.

Meanwhile, the environmentally friendly product, Pertamax Green, recorded the highest average daily consumption increase of up to 95.8% compared to normal levels. This indicates growing public interest in more eco-friendly fuels.

The peak gasoline fuel consumption occurred on 19 March 2026, with an increase of 37.8% over normal levels. During the return flow, consumption rose by 20.1% on 26 March 2026.

For Gasoil products, positive consumption trends were also observed, with average daily Pertamina Dex consumption up 27.4% from normal and Dexlite up 4.9% from normal.

Additionally, LPG consumption increased by 8.6% and avtur by 4.0%, in line with heightened household activities and air transportation during the holiday period. For avtur, the peak consumption occurred during the return flow on 25 March 2026, with an increase of up to 22.1% over normal levels.