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View all search resultsFuel shortages spread from Riau to several cities in Kalimantan
Despite reports of fuel shortages across several provinces, Pertamina has insisted that national fuel supplies remain secure.
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Stock up: Motorcyclists line up to refuel with non-subsidized fuel Pertamax on March 1 at a gas station in the Kuningan area, Jakarta. State oil and gas giant PT Pertamina (Persero) adjusted the prices of non-subsidized fuel, starting effectively on March 1. (Antara/Indrianto Eko Suwarso)
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fter fuel shortages disrupted several areas in Riau last week, the impact has since spread to Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan and Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, where long lines have formed at gas stations as motorists scramble to secure fuel.
In Palangkaraya, several gas stations operated by state-owned energy company Pertamina have run out of non-subsidized RON 92 fuel, known as Pertamax, while others have seen lines of vehicles stretching onto main roads.
Motorists report waiting up to an hour to refuel, with some leaving empty-handed despite prolonged lines.
To address the ongoing shortages, Palangkaraya Mayor Fairid Naparin issued a circular on Tuesday introducing daily purchase limits on fuel at all gas stations across the city.
Under the policy, private cars are allowed to buy up to Rp 200,000 of subsidized Pertalite per day, equivalent to around 20 litres, and up to Rp 400,000 of Pertamax, or approximately 32.5 litres.
Motorcycles are limited to Rp 50,000 of Pertalite daily, or about 5 litres, and Rp 100,000 of Pertamax, equivalent to roughly 8 litres.
“This measure is aimed at ensuring that fuel distribution remains equitable across Palangka Raya,” Fairid said on Wednesday, as quoted by Kompas.com.
