YLKI: Pertamina's Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce Prevents Public Panic
Jakarta – The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has assessed that the establishment of a Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce by PT Pertamina (Persero) can prevent public panic regarding fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply disruptions.
YLKI chairman Niti Emiliana believes Pertamina is capable of maintaining energy supply and distribution to the public, including through the operation of the Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce, which will operate from 9 March to 1 April 2026 across Indonesia.
“The establishment of the Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce by PT Pertamina (Persero) is a good and positive step,” she said in Jakarta on Sunday.
As a routine event, according to her, Pertamina has certainly prepared the Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce thoroughly, so like previous years, the state energy enterprise can maintain good fuel and LPG supply stocks this year.
This effort is particularly important, she continued, given that the Eid holiday is predicted to trigger a surge in public mobility and economic activity.
Furthermore, the presence of the Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce is also seen as reassuring and capable of preventing public panic.
“In these circumstances, fuel and LPG consumption will certainly increase significantly. Therefore, Pertamina must also be prepared,” Niti stated.
Pertamina’s move to deploy thousands of petrol stations and LPG agents, she added, is crucial for maintaining smooth energy distribution during the homecoming and return journeys for Eid 2026, especially since most petrol stations and LPG agents must operate 24 hours.
“From a consumer protection perspective, this step by Pertamina serves as a precaution to ensure supply reliability and adequacy, as well as distribution stability,” she said.
However, Niti raised several concerns, noting that Pertamina must ensure equitable distribution, particularly along homecoming routes, oversee quality and quantity standards, and be responsive to consumer complaints and grievances.
Additionally, she hopes that in the current geopolitical climate, the government and Pertamina can continue to maintain energy resilience sustainably, not just during the Eid period.
Regarding supporting services such as MyPertamina Rest Areas at petrol stations, she praised the 43 locations scattered across various motorway rest areas, non-motorway areas, airports, ports, and train stations, considering MyPertamina Rest Areas particularly noteworthy.
Therefore, according to Niti, travellers can rest whilst enjoying various facilities provided at MyPertamina Rest Areas, including prayer rooms, mini clinics, children’s play areas, massage chairs, free food and beverages, and barbershops.
Earlier, Pertamina officially launched its Ramadan and Eid Holiday Taskforce 2026 to ensure reliable supply and smooth distribution of national energy during the Ramadan and Eid periods.
The taskforce will operate from 9 March to 1 April 2026 across all regions of Indonesia.
Pertamina has also deployed 7,885 petrol stations, 6,777 Pertashops, 6,662 LPG agents, 757 electric vehicle charging stations, and 223 kerosene agents.
Additionally, 96 modular fuel service units, 62 Pertamina Kiosks, 200 motorist fuel units, 2,701 PDS Bright Gas outlets, 200 standby fuel tankers, and 41 MyPertamina Rest Area units.