There Are Many Issues Of Mixed Water Fuel, Pertamina Make Sure There Are No More Cheating Gas Stations

Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary Irto Ginting. (Photo: Mery Handayani/VOI)

Social media was enlivened with news of fuel oil (BBM) from one of Pertamina's gas stations near Bekasi Station being mixed with water.

As a result, the vehicle engine that has filled the fuel cannot be turned on.

Responding to this, Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary, Irto Ginting, admitted that he had checked with Pertamina's gas stations so that the practice would not be repeated.

"So yesterday there were unscrupulous people, we make sure that now all gas stations distribute the right quality and right quantity. So people don't need to worry," he said when met at the 31,128,02 MT Haryano gas station, Jakarta, Monday, April 1.

Irto said that Pertamina Niaga, West Java Regional, gave firm action for the beginning of the tengki car that was involved in mixing fuel with water.

Furthermore, Irto explained that Pertamina had blocked the Tank Car Crew (AMT). That way it can no longer carry a tank motorbike and then in the process of Termination of Work Relations (PHK).

"We do not hesitate to impose strict sanctions on distributors who commit fraud, and we do not hesitate to convey if there is a crime committed by our channeling institutions," he said.

Previously, it was reported that there was a scene of finding mixed gasoline at gas stations 34,17106, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, near Bekasi Station, Bekasi City, West Java, followed up by the Bekasi City Government (Pemkot), Wednesday, March 27.

This finding began with the presence of several motorbikes and cars that suddenly broke down after filling fuel oil (BBM) at gas stations 34,17106. After being investigated, it turned out that the pertalite type fuel was indicated to be mixed with water.

The incident occurred on Monday night, March 25, 2024. The incident occurred at around 21.00 WIB. The vehicle owners also complained to the gas station while carrying a sample of Pertalite fuel mixed with water.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Bekasi Metro Police, AKBP Muhammad Firdaus, said that it turned out that the trick of a group of people suspected of wanting to make a profit was to get compensation.

In this regard, Firdaus claimed that his party had arrested 5 perpetrators who were involved in mixing gasoline with water at the gas station.

"Meanwhile, 5 people have been arrested," said Firdaus when confirmed, Wednesday, March 27.

The results of the initial examination of the perpetrators, continued Firdaus, 2 of the 5 people who were arrested were positive for those who interfered in the water with the iron at the gas station.

"Yang sudah positif 2, pendriver sama kenek ini yang memang senjak memixkan gas dengan air," katanya.