Regarding The Decline In The Quality Of Pertalite Fuel After The Price Of Rising, This Is Pertamina's Explanation

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JAKARTA - Social media was shocked by complaints about the use of Pertalite type fuel oil (BBM).

The fuel with RON 90 is considered to have decreased quality and was even more wasteful after the price rose from Rp. 7,650 per liter to Rp. 10,000 per liter.

"How come I feel that my relationship is now really wasteful. Usually the full tank is used for a week's work, it's only been 4 days and it's red again," said a Twitter account owner @MRAbdullah_13, quoted Wednesday, September 21.

"It's true, I really feel like the contents of Pertalite, how come it's so wasteful, when someone leaks the motorbike, it turns out that there is. tw try using vivo ron 89, it turns out that the difference is very surprising. I'd rather use a vivo," said the account owner @KaNgabuLKacrut.

In response to this, Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary Irto Ginting emphasized that Pertalite did not experience changes in specifications.

Irto added that the standard and quality of pertalite marketed through official distribution agencies in Indonesia is in accordance with the Decree of the Director General of Oil and Gas Number 0486.K/10/DJM.S/2017 concerning Standards and Quality (Specification) for Fuel Oil Type 90 Gasolineed Domestically.

Irto also mentioned that the limits in the specifications of the Director General of Oil and Gas which show the level of evaporation at room temperature include the left-handed Vapour Pressure (RVP) parameters.

"Currently, the results of the RVP test from Pertalite distributed from Pertamina's Fuel Oil Terminal (TBM) are still within the allowed limits, namely in the range of 45-69 kPa (Kilopascal)," said Irto through violence to the media, Wednesday, September 21.

Furthermore, Irto added, related to evaporation can change faster if the storage temperature increases.

In terms of specifications, the maximum limit for Pertalite evaporation is 10 percent, a maximum of 74 degrees Celsius is limited.

The Pertalite product is at 50 degrees Celsius. This means that when the temperature is 50 degrees Celsius, the subsidized fuel can evaporate up to 10 percent.

"The higher the temperature, the higher the evaporation rate. Pertamina urges consumers to purchase fuel from official distribution agencies, such as gas stations and Pertashop, so that the quality and safety of fuel products are guaranteed," concluded Irto.