Pertamina Patra Niaga Sumbagsel Sanctions Firmly For Naughty Gas Stations In South Sumatra

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

JAKARTA - Pertamina appreciates and fully supports the police, especially the South Sumatra Police, who have taken action against individuals who abuse subsidized fuel.

Region Manager Retail Sales Sumbagsel, Awan Raharjo said, this has become part of the synergy between Pertamina and Law Enforcement Officials (APH) in order to provide the best service to the community.

"Pertamina continues to increase synergies with law enforcement officials in the context of supervising the distribution of subsidized fuel, so that subsidized fuel can be used properly by people who are truly entitled," said Awan, quoted on Tuesday, April 2.

Awan emphasized that his party fully handed over the legal process and investigation to the APH against the individuals involved, and is ready to provide further information if needed.

Meanwhile, the Area Manager of Communication, Relation & CSR of Sumbagsel, Tjahyo Nikho Indrawan said that as a form of decisive action, Pertamina had imposed sanctions on gas stations of 24,313,136 Prabumulih Cross Roads "Muara Enim, Simpang Belimbing, Muara Enim Regency, in the form of operational cessation starting March 23, 2024 until an undetermined time limit, and gas stations had also been installed with banners for gas stations.

"To meet the needs of community fuel in the area, Pertamina provided several nearby gas stations, which also distributed enough, including gas stations 24,311.42 Simpang Belimbing with a distance of 4.5 Kilo meters (KM), and gas stations 24,311,142 Simpang Niru with a distance of 3.4 km," explained Nikho.

Pertamina also continues to instruct all distribution agencies to carry out the distribution of subsidized fuel in accordance with applicable regulations.

Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary, Irto Petrus Ginting, explained that Pertamina Patra Niaga will take firm action against gas stations that are proven to have committed violations.

The sanctions consist of giving a warning letter, stopping operations for the distribution of fuel to permanent revocation of business licenses.

"We will continue to monitor in the field and coordinate with the apparatus. Pertamina does not hesitate to give strict sanctions to gas stations that have committed violations," he said.

Irto appealed, if the public finds indications of fraud in the distribution of subsidized fuel, the public can immediately report to law enforcement officials, or through the Pertamina Call Center (PCC) 135.

"Of course, by accompanying clear and complete evidence, so that the truth can be traced easily," concluded Irto.