Prevent Cheating, Pertamina Reminds Heavy Sanctions On The Abuse Of Subsidized Fuel

JAKARTA - Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional West Java seeks to reduce fraud in the misuse of fuel oil (BBM) so that it is right on target.

Acting Area Manager of Comm Relations & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga West Java Regional Joevan Yudha Achmad emphasized that Pertamina would not hesitate to impose sanctions if they found gas stations that committed fraud in any form, including those related to subsidized fuel.

"Currently, the basic consumer rules and maximum purchases for Subsidized Diesel Fuel are Presidential Regulation No. 191 of 2014 and Decree of the Head of the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) No. 04/P3JBT/BPH Migas/Kom/2020," he told the media, Monday, May 22.

He explained that Pertamina Patra Niaga closely oversees the distribution and sale of subsidized fuel so that it is right on target.

If there are indications of criminal elements of misuse of subsidized fuel, the action will be processed in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

"Again, we remind that there will be criminal sanctions on the misuse of subsidized fuel listed in Law Number 22 of 2001 concerning Oil and Gas of Earth with a maximum imprisonment of 6 (six) years and a maximum fine of Rp. 60 billion," said Joevan.

Pertamina itself also imposes strict sanctions on distribution agencies that are proven to be selling subsidized fuels that are not on target, namely in the form of suspension of dismissal of subsidized fuel distribution for 30 days until Termination of Business Relations (PHU).

"We also thank the community who are proactive in helping escort by reporting if they know of a criminal act of misuse of subsidized fuel. The public can report to the nearest police force or contact Pertamina Call Center 135," concluded Joevan.