Pertamina's Most Sought-After Products During Mudik Season
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN) has forecast increased demand for petroleum fuel (BBM) in the transport sector during the 2026 Lebaran mudik period. The increase is expected to affect gasoline and avtur supplies as public mobility rises during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Pertamina is ensuring refinery operations continue throughout the Eid al-Fitr holiday to maintain national energy supplies. Energy production is focused on meeting demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and three main fuel types: gasoline, gasoil, and avtur.
“PPN forecasts that the two main fuel products that will see increased demand are gasoline and avtur. Refineries are implementing strict oversight to ensure that LPG and the three main fuels are produced to meet targets,” stated Corporate Secretary of PPN Roberth M.V. Dumatubun in Jakarta, as reported on Tuesday (10 March 2026).
He explained that refineries play a critical role in the supply chain for national energy security. These facilities process crude oil into various fuel and non-fuel products that underpin domestic energy availability.
Roberth detailed that PT Pertamina International Refinery (KPI) currently operates six refineries across Indonesia. Each refinery has established a task force to oversee production during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr period.
“The refineries’ task is to operate and produce fuel and non-fuel products according to plan. KPI operates six refineries and each has established a task force to oversee production to meet targets,” he said.
Operational readiness also includes strengthening Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) measures. Refineries are ensuring the availability of crude oil feedstock, coordinating human resource deployment during the Lebaran holiday, and preparing fast-moving materials to ensure operational reliability.
Coordination is also being undertaken with various stakeholders to ensure that products from the refineries reach distribution points smoothly. This effort is aimed at maintaining supply chain continuity during the period of increased consumption.
“Refinery operations are supported by real-time reporting systems. Task force teams monitor the reliability of each refinery and implement rapid and measured mitigation measures. BPH Migas (the oil and gas regulator) also conducts monitoring through visits to Balikpapan Refinery and Dumai Refinery,” Roberth said.
Throughout 2025, Pertamina’s refineries processed more than 330 million barrels of crude feedstock. The feedstock comprised crude oil, intermediate products such as naphtha and HOMC, and gas.
“This figure exceeds our previous target of approximately 315 million barrels, or approximately 5.8 per cent higher,” Roberth explained.
Refinery operations are a major pillar supporting national energy availability, particularly during periods of increased public mobility. Pertamina Patra Niaga reaffirms its commitment to maintaining secure energy supplies during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.