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Surge in demand drains Shell stations ahead of Idul Fitri
Shell is scrambling to manage an unexpected surge in demand that has fueled a supply issue at its gas stations nationwide, especially during the mudik travel season, though according to BPH Migas this is primarily a distribution issue, as the company has sufficient stock at its depots.
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Cars line up at a Shell gas station in Jakarta, in this undated photo. (Courtesy of/venelova.com)
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hell Indonesia has vowed to boost fuel distribution ahead of Idul Fitri after a surge in demand left pumps dry at its gas stations in several cities.
The local subsidiary of the British-Dutch oil and gas giant attributed the issue to a sudden rise in demand that created unexpected logistical challenges in maintaining a consistent supply of fuel.
“Shell Indonesia has seen a surge in demand for fuel across our network,” the company’s president director Ingrid Siburian said on Friday, as quoted by Bloomberg Technoz.
“We’re closely tracking the fuel demand, especially during the mudik [exodus] travel rush,” she added, referring to the annual tradition of people returning to their hometowns for the major Muslim holiday, and promised to address the supply issues.
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The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) said Shell’s fuel depots had adequate stock, but its gas stations had been struggling to keep up with the demand surge.
“There has been a spike in fuel demand, and Shell is working to address the issue,” said Saleh Abdurrahman of the BPH Migas committee.
