Pertamina Records Pertalite Consumption Realization Reaches 26 Percent In H-1 Lebaran

President Director of Pertamina, Nicke Widyawati. (Photo: Doc. Pertamina)

JAKARTA - Pertamina's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Task Forces (Rafi) in 2022 noted that until D-1 Eid al-Fitr, the realization of Gasoline rose 6 percent, LPG rose 2.3 percent, and Avtur rose 7.5 percent compared to the normal average.

The realization of Gasoil is stable, the same as normal conditions. The highest increase was recorded in Pertalite products which reached 26 percent of normal realization.

Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati said the number of homecomers this year was the highest compared to before the pandemic, so the need for fuel and LPG has soared.

"The stock of fuel and LPG throughout Indonesia is ensured in a safe condition. Energy distribution throughout the distribution chain, from refineries, TBBM, depots and gas stations is all safe, smooth and controlled through a digital monitoring system," Nicke continued in his statement, Tuesday, May 3.

He added, the alertness of the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Task Force (RAFI) supported by digital innovation, Pertamina Integrated Enterprise Data and Center Command (PIEDCC), is the key to the success of the homecoming flow in 2022.

Meanwhile, PIEDCC is Pertamina's innovation to monitor all national energy management in an integrated manner from upstream to downstream. PIEDCC presents data in real time throughout Indonesia so as to support Pertamina's strategic role as an integrator of all business lines from operational and commercial aspects.

"As a world-class energy company, Pertamina continues to carry out digital transformation in all business lines. With PIEDCC, Pertamina can implement a comprehensive strategy to provide excellent and efficient service," said Nicke.

In addition to digital innovation, in the field Pertamina has alerted more than 15,000 Pertamina workers to the RAFI Task Force, 11,660 tank car crew (AMT), 3,276 AMT Skidtank and 140 thousand gas station officers. Pertamina also added 560 Task Force personnel and 1,132 AMT at the peak of the homecoming flow.

"All officers are on standby 24 hours and everything is controlled in the PIEDCC system," added Nicke.

During Eid 2022, Pertamina has prepared 7,000 gas stations with 1,2000 gas stations operating 24 hours. Pertamina also has 48,207 LPG agents and outlets on standby 24 hours to serve gas needs throughout Indonesia.

During the Task Force, Pertamina also continued to provide innovative services such as 339 Motorists, 50 Pertamina Standby Kiosks and 149 Pocket Gas Stations. Pertamina Delivery Service (PDS) is also on standby 24 hours providing message delivery services through the Pertamina Call Center 135. People just need to order through the gadget in hand, energy will come quickly and safely.

In the midst of efforts to serve the community ahead of Eid al-Fitr, Pertamina has received support from stakeholders.

On the occasion of reviewing Pertamina's readiness, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif said Pertamina was ready with extra services, ranging from fuel stocks to fuel filling units in the event of an emergency for people in need.

"We have estimated that there will be an increase during the Lebaran holiday season of around 10 percent - 14 percent. For that, we have asked Pertamina to prepare and plan its logistics operations so that the fuel arrives on time," said Arifin.

In line with that, the Head of the Indonesian National Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, appreciated Pertamina's commitment in preparing fuel for various homecoming routes.

"I think that Pertamina is ready to serve the travelers, including the on-way scenario," said General Listyo.

Meanwhile, the BPH Migas Committee Basuki Trikora Putra assessed that Pertamina's readiness to face the increasing fuel needs of the public facing the Eid holiday was good.

"Pertamina's readiness to face Eid is good. Supports to anticipate the increase in fuel purchases include credit facilities. There are also pocket and motorized gas stations to anticipate queues. We will continue to monitor developments where the peak is estimated to be on D-1 or D-2 ," said Basuki.

"We are grateful for the full support of all stakeholders, so that Pertamina can continue to provide the best energy services for the country and people. Hopefully this phenomenal homecoming can become energy to encourage national economic growth," said Nicke.