Pertamina Promises Private Gas Stations Restock by Next Week

Arcadiadaily – Pertamina Promises Private gas stations will receive new stock of base fuel next week, ending the recent shortages that disrupted several outlets nationwide. Pertamina’s President Director, Simon Aloysius Mantiri, confirmed that deliveries of base fuel refined fuel before additives will resume and be distributed to private operators. Each company will then process the fuel with its own additive formula. But the base supply will remain consistent and meet government standards.

Simon explained that this mechanism was agreed upon in coordination with private companies and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). While the additives may differ across brands, the base fuel provided by Pertamina ensures uniform compliance with regulatory specifications. According to him, the diversity in additive mixtures reflects each company’s strategy to maintain its brand identity and performance standards in the market.

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Addressing the Shortage

Pertamina Promises Private stations immediate relief after recent shortages impacted major international operators such as Shell, BP-AKR, Vivo, and Exxon Mobil. Many outlets had reported delays in fuel shipments, forcing them to scale back services and leaving customers anxious. Simon stated that Pertamina is working to guarantee stability, assuring the public that within a week. Supply levels at private stations will be normalized.

He emphasized that despite differences in blending practices, fuel prices for consumers must remain unchanged. “The base fuel already follows the specifications set by the Directorate General of Oil and Gas. After that, each company may add its own formula. But it cannot result in higher prices for the public,” Simon said.

Ensuring Stability and Confidence

Pertamina Promises Private operators not only a reliable supply but also stable pricing. This assurance seeks to rebuild public confidence in the fuel market and prevent speculation about potential price hikes. The government and Pertamina view this coordinated effort as a long-term strategy to secure energy resilience and guarantee fairness in fuel distribution.

By ensuring consistent supply, quality, and affordability. Pertamina strengthens its role as the backbone of Indonesia’s fuel sector while reinforcing collaboration with private companies. This step highlights how strategic partnerships between state-owned and private enterprises are essential to maintaining national energy stability.

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Writer By: Rahma Azhari | Editor By: Randa Saragi