Rumors Circulated That Gas Stations Were Closed From July 12, Pertamina Made Sure It Was A Hoax

JAKARTA - There is information circulating that Pertamina will close public fuel stations (SPBU) on July 12-17. Information about the closure of this gas station is just a hoax.

Pertamina through its Twitter account confirmed that the information circulating about the closure of gas stations was a hoax.

"Friends, be careful of all forms of hoaxes and frauds on behalf of Pertamina. Always be vigilant and don't forget to always check and recheck any information we get. You can also contact Pertamina Call Center 135," Pertamina messaged.

Friends, be careful of all forms of hoaxes and frauds on behalf of Pertamina. Always be vigilant and don't forget to always check and recheck any information we get. You can also contact Pertamina Call Center 135.#EnergizingYou pic.twitter.com/hlDYPMn26B

— PERTAMINA (@pertamina) July 8, 2021

This hoax news spread through the form of images and videos. In a video circulating on the WhatsApp group, the hoax maker narrated the closure of the gas station during an emergency PPKM by also including a photo of the gas station, President Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati.

The hoax of closing gas stations also spread to a number of areas, including Kudus, Central Java. Pertamina also informed that the closing of the gas station was a hoax because during the emergency PPKM the gas station was still open.

"All gas stations, pertashops, LPG agents, fuel terminals and integrated terminals operate normally during the implementation of emergency community activity restrictions (PPKM)," said Unit Manager Communication, Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Pertamina's Central Java Regional Marketing Brasto Galih. Nugroho through a written statement quoted by Antara, Saturday, July 9.

Brasto emphasized that according to government regulations, energy services are a critical category. Meanwhile, the stock of fuel and LPG is safe and sufficient.

The public is asked to always be careful of all forms of information on behalf of Pertamina. Official information is on Pertamina's official website and social media.

Regarding the blocking of roads in various regions, he said, the distribution of fuel and LPG so far has been smooth because Pertamina is also coordinating with related officials.

Through the Pertamina Delivery Service (PDS) program, consumers can buy non-subsidized fuel, bright gas LPG and lubricants that will be delivered by officers through the My Pertamina application or call center 135. If there are questions about Pertamina's services, customer service at call center 135 is ready to help.