Kaltara DPRD Values Fuel Distribution at the Amburadul Border

TARAKAN - Commission III of the North Kalimantan DPRD highlighted the issue of the distribution of fuel oil (BBM) in Nunukan Regency and Sebatik Island when monitoring the availability of fuel oil ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H at the Pertamina Tarakan Fuel Terminal (FT).

Member of Commission III of the Kaltara DPRD, Arming said, his party found a number of Pertashops in the Bambangan area, Sebatik Island to Sedadap no longer operating. In fact, these facilities were previously touted to expand energy access to remote areas.

"Some Pertashops are not running. This must be a concern because it has a direct impact on people's access to fuel," said Arming, Wednesday, March 4.

He also revealed that the condition of fuel supply in nine sub-districts in Kabudaya area which has a population of around 60 thousand people. They have not felt the stability of distribution and there are still often shortages.

"Residents often have to look for fuel to Malinau Regency to meet their needs. Meanwhile, the presence of Oil and Solar Distributor Agents (APMS) in Nunukan is considered not able to guarantee the availability of supplies on an ongoing basis," said Arming.

"Every time supplies come, long queues are inevitable. But in a few days it is empty again. This pattern keeps repeating," he continued.

The PDIP politician from Nunukan also touched on the claim of an increase in quotas previously submitted by PT Pertamina (Persero) for the Nunukan area. Administratively, the quota is said to be sufficient and even increased.

"However, conditions on the ground show a different picture, the data provided do not fully reflect the service at the lower level," he said.

Arming emphasized that Pertamina should not stop at administrative reports, but ensure distribution and supervision until the end point of distribution.

"This BBM is a basic need of the community, especially in border areas which are very dependent on the smooth running of transportation and economic activities," he said.

Arming added that in addition to fuel scarcity, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was also a complaint from the community on the border.

"We in Commission III will continue to monitor and encourage a thorough evaluation of the energy distribution system in border areas," he said.