Solution to Ease Mudik Congestion: Pertamina Introduces Modular Fuel Stations

PT Pertamina (Persero), through Pertamina Patra Niaga as the Downstream Subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero), continues to strengthen energy service readiness during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Task Force period in 2026. One of the initiatives introduced is the addition of Modular Fuel Station (SPBU Modular) and Pertamina Siaga Kiosk services at various strategic points to alleviate queues and ensure the public can easily obtain fuel (BBM) during mudik journeys. In addition to ensuring energy services at major distribution points, Pertamina Patra Niaga is also providing supplementary services in the form of 95 Modular Fuel Station units and 61 Pertamina Siaga Kiosk units placed on busy mudik routes and tourist areas, particularly in locations without existing fuel stations. The Modular Fuel Station is presented as a flexible solution to increase fuel service capacity at points with potential consumption spikes. With a more compact and mobile system, the Modular Fuel Station can accelerate service to the public, thereby minimising queues, especially on main mudik routes. Meanwhile, the Pertamina Siaga Kiosk serves as an additional service point reaching areas far from fuel stations. Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth MV Dumatubun, stated that the addition of these services is part of the company’s commitment to providing the best service to the public during the mudik period. “Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to undertake various efforts to ensure energy services remain optimal, including through the addition of Modular Fuel Stations and Pertamina Siaga Kiosks on routes with high density potential. We are taking this step to help alleviate queues and provide ease of energy access for the public during mudik journeys,” said Roberth in a press release quoted on Thursday (19/3/2026). Roberth added that all these supplementary services are integrated with the national energy distribution system prepared during the Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr Task Force, so the public not only gains ease of access but also assurance of energy availability in various regions. “With all these preparations, Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that the public can undertake mudik journeys more calmly and comfortably, without worrying about fuel availability along the travel routes,” explained Roberth.