Bahlil vows to replenish subsidized fuel supply within week
The coordinating downstream minister says the government is aiming to restore the supply of subsidized Pertalite fuel so it would cover 20 days of demand, up from 16-18 days at present, which he noted was "still adequate".
Coordinating Downstream and Energy Transition Minister Bahlil Lahadalia pledged to replenish the subsidized fuel supply on the island of Bali within a week. The government aims to increase the stock of Pertalite, the subsidized gasoline, from 16-18 days to 20 days of demand, which is still considered adequate. Pertamina, the state-owned energy holding company, has been instructed to double its fuel tanker fleet serving Bali to address distribution bottlenecks and shortages that have caused long lines at gas stations across the island.
Bahlil emphasized that the national fuel reserves must remain at safe levels while accelerating distribution. The current supply of subsidized 90 RON gasoline would cover 18 days of demand. He partly blamed the decline in Pertalite supply on changing consumption patterns, as some motorists are switching to unsubsidized 92 RON and 95 RON fuels.
Bahlil also called on the National Police to take action against individuals suspected of hoarding subsidized fuel, warning that this practice deprives eligible consumers of state-funded assistance.
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