Pertamina Suspensing Gas Station In Jayapura Due To Misappropriation Of Subsidized Fuel

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JAKARTA - Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku takes action against a Public Fuel Filling Station (SPBU) in Jayapura City which is indicated to have abused subsidized fuel.

This is known based on the results of the inspection conducted on Thursday, November 2 at four gas station locations in the Jayapura City area.

As a result, it was found that there were indications of misuse of subsidized fuel by industry and projects as well as people who abused subsidized fuel who used the QR Code in making purchases.

"We have suspended 1 gas station that committed abuse in the distribution of fuel in Jayapura city by imposing sanctions in the form of stopping the distribution of Biosolar fuel for 1 month in September and we have blocked many vehicles, namely as many as 201 QR vehicle Codes," said Sales Branch Manager Jayapura, Wicaksono in a statement received by VOI, Monday, November 6.

Wicaksono hopes that people will continue to access Biosolar needs to other gas stations in Jayapura.

"This form of suspension is a form of our action against gas stations which are indicated to be using subsidized fuel so that there is a deterrent effect," said Wicaksono.

Meanwhile, the Area Manager Comm, Rel & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku, Edi Mangun said, his party always monitors distribution, and calculates fuel stocks in each region according to the quota applicable at each gas station.

"Of course, in every distribution, we have adjusted the stock at each gas station, then we don't forget to continue to monitor which gas stations follow the rules or not," he added.

Edi added that Pertamina continues to strive to ensure that people get fuel supply, especially subsidized fuel for eligible communities.

The potential for hoarding has been handled, it has been mapped out who behaves like that. If they are still reckless, yes of course there will be strict sanctions from the authorities," he said.

He asked for the role of the community to participate in monitoring, so that irregularities would not occur, such as hoarding subsidized fuel.

The public can also report if they find anything suspicious to the authorities or to Pertamina.

"People can help when they see, find or hear suspicious behavioral issues to related parties," said Edi.

Finally, Edi also said that he would continue to synergize with stakeholders, namely the Regional Government, TNI/Polri and Gas Station Entrepreneurs so that the problem of misuse of subsidized fuel can be carried out by legal action so that it does not happen repeatedly.

"We continue to synergize and coordinate, so that subsidized fuel misappropriation can be eradicated," he concluded.