Pertamina targets 48 million litres in Bali fuel recovery effort
Refuelling limits and odd-even number plate rules accompany additional deliveries, with 66 petrol stations set to operate around the clock.
Pertamina Patra Niaga is increasing fuel deliveries and operational support in Bali, aiming to bring combined stocks at two terminals to 48 million litres by October 17. The company said that amount would cover 14 to 15 days of supply.
The inventory target covers the Manggis terminal in Karangasem and the Sanggaran terminal in Denpasar. Ahad Rahedi, the company’s regional communications, relations and CSR manager, said supplies and operational resources were being reinforced while conditions were monitored to guide its response.
The company said it had deployed 108 tankers with support from 465 drivers and crew members. It also reported adding 16 tankers to improve petrol station deliveries. Bali police are providing escorts for fuel trucks.
Round-the-clock service is planned at 66 petrol stations, comprising 42 outlets in Denpasar and 24 in Badung District. A further 100 personnel from the Udayana Regional Military Command IX will help staff stations overnight.
Provincial rules limit each refuelling purchase to 20 litres for cars and three litres for motorcycles until normal conditions resume. An odd-even number plate scheme will run from October 17 to October 19. Under Governor I Wayan Koster’s directive, refuelling on October 17 is restricted to vehicles whose plates end in an odd number.
