Pertamina Urges People To Buy Non-Subsidized Fuel

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

PT Pertamina (Persero) appealed to the public to buy non-subsidized fuel, such as Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex, Dexlite, Pertamax, so that subsidies from the government can be right on target.

"We still urge people to buy non-subsidized fuel, yes. Pertalite is clearly the designation, even though the regulations have not been completed," said Pertamina Vice President Corporate Communication Fadjar Djoko Santoso in an event entitled, Energy of Joint Opening and Media in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Thursday, March 28.

He made this statement when asked about restrictions on the purchase of Pertalite as subsidized fuel.

Fadjar said that Pertamina did not limit the purchase of Pertalite, but appealed to the public to buy non-subsidized fuel.

Furthermore, related to the discourse on replacing Pertalite's fuel, Fadjar said that his party was still in the process of being studied and had spoken to a number of stakeholders.

"And yesterday, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Arifin Tasrif) said, yes, that if there is no additional budget, yes it is possible (replacement of Pertalite fuel)," said Fadjar.

He emphasized that Pertamina refers to the regulations provided by the government. From the Ministry of Environment, he said, it has been determined that RON or the minimum number of octane for fuel is 92.

"Meanwhile, Pertalite is still 90," said Fadjar.

On the other hand, Fadjar also emphasized Pertamina's commitment to continue to innovate in creating energy transitions and reducing emissions.

Therefore, he hopes that people can use fuel products that are more environmentally friendly.

"So, the spirit goes there. However, for the continuation (of Pertalite), I said no," said Fadjar.

In addition to urging the public to buy non-subsidized fuel, Fadjar also appealed to the public to make cashless payments or non-cash transactions at gas stations when traveling back and forth to prevent long queues and maintain the security of officers.

This method, said Fadjar, continued, can reduce the transaction duration of each consumer, so that the queue to buy fuel will not be so long.

"So that it makes it easier, speeds up the transaction process, so that we can avoid the queue and do not have an impact on traffic jams," said Fadjar.