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View all search resultsPertamina to probe widespread reports of vehicle breakdowns linked to Pertalite
Since last week, reports have been circulating both online and offline from drivers in East Java complaining that their vehicles stalled or broke down after refueling with Pertalite. Many users also noted a stronger, alcohol-like odor coming from the fuel.
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An attendant fills up a motorcycle with gasoline at a gas station owned by state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina in Jakarta.
(JP/Dhoni Setiawan)
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he state-owned oil and gas company’s subsidiary, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN), has launched an investigation into the quality of its subsidized Pertalite fuel following numerous reports from drivers in East Java whose vehicles allegedly broke down after using the product.
Ahad Rahedi, spokesperson for PT PPN in East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, said that over the past few days the company has received reports of vehicle breakdowns suspected to be linked to Pertalite in several areas, including Lamongan, Gresik, Bojonegoro, Tuban, Surabaya, Sidoarjo and Malang.
“We have conducted laboratory tests on Pertalite from the Tuban and Surabaya terminals, and the results confirm that the fuel meets our specifications," he said on Tuesday as quoted by Tempo.co.
"Further investigations are currently underway to check the quality of Pertalite at gas stations, the final point of distribution to the public, to ensure the fuel meets our standards," Ahad added.
He also stated that PT PPN has set up 15 reporting posts in Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Lamongan, Gresik and Bojonegoro to receive complaints from customers.
PT PPN has pledged to cover customers' vehicle repair costs if it is confirmed that the damage was caused by the company’s fuel.
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