Pertamina Patra Niaga Takes Firm Action Against Rogue Tanker Drivers to Secure North Sumatra's Energy Supply

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has affirmed its commitment to maintaining the reliability of fuel distribution by taking firm action against tanker drivers proven to have committed violations.

“We give no tolerance to any violation that could disrupt the reliability of fuel distribution. All processes are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations so that service to the public remains optimal,” said Vice President of Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, Kitty Andhora, in a statement confirmed by ANTARA from Tanimbar, Maluku, on Wednesday.

Kitty said the enforcement of discipline forms part of the company’s efforts to maintain the security, safety and quality of fuel distribution services.

Pertamina Patra Niaga assured that the measure does not disrupt operations. Fuel distribution to public filling stations (SPBU) in the Medan area is currently running normally and fuel stocks are in a safe condition.

Pertamina recorded that fuel demand in the Medan area of North Sumatra has risen by 5–10 per cent compared with the daily average.

The increase in fuel demand in recent days has occurred alongside rising community activity, including the resumption of school and office activities, which has driven up mobility.

Pertamina has responded by accelerating the strengthening of distribution capacity so that the public’s energy needs continue to be met without disruption.

As a distribution acceleration measure, Pertamina Patra Niaga has added 10 operational tanker trucks and 30 spot charter tanker trucks, as well as reinforcing distribution personnel with an additional 34 Tanker Crew (AMT) from the nearest Fuel Terminal and support from 16 personnel from Bekangdam.

The company also continues to provide guidance and impose sanctions for disciplinary violations on all operational partners to ensure the distribution process runs according to safety, compliance and reliability standards.

In addition, operations at the Medan Fuel Terminal and a number of filling stations have been optimised around the clock to accelerate the delivery of fuel to the public.

These efforts have yielded positive results. On 14 July 2026, distribution reached 104 per cent of the daily target, with 149 tanker trucks deployed, or 115 per cent.