Pertamina Adds 1.3 Million Liters of Fuel Oil to Papua Ahead of Eid
JAYAPURA - PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku has added 1.3 million liters of subsidized kerosene to ensure energy availability for the community ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah per Lebaran 2026 in the local area.
Executive General Manager of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku Awan Raharjo said that the additional distribution or extra dropping had been coordinated with the local government so that the distribution was targeted and could be used by the community in need.
"This step is a form of Pertamina's commitment to providing the best service during the holy month of Ramadan until before Eid al-Fitr, especially for people in the Papua and Maluku regions who still rely on kerosene as household fuel," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, March 15.
According to Awan, for Papua Province, an additional distribution of 130,000 liters was carried out which was distributed in Jayapura City, Sarmi Regency, Keerom, Yapen Islands, Waropen, and Biak Numfor.
"In addition, additional supplies were also provided in the South West Papua Province of 125,000 liters which were distributed in the City of Sorong, Sorong Regency, South Sorong, and Raja Ampat," he said.
He explained that in the province of West Papua there were an additional 50,000 liters which were focused on Kaimana and Fakfak Regency.
"We also increased the supply in Central Papua Province by 64,000 liters which were distributed in Mimika, Nabire, and Dogiyai Regencies," he said.
He added that the distribution of additional kerosene was carried out gradually starting from March 12 until approaching Eid al-Fitr, around H-3 or H-2, adjusting to the conditions of needs in the field.
"We remind all kerosene sales to sell according to the highest retail price (HET) that has been set by the local government.
"We also ensure that the stock of kerosene is maintained during the Ramadan and Idulfitri periods, from the fuel terminal to the distributor agents and bases," he said.