Anticipating Increasing Needs, Pertamina Adds 7.36 Million 3 Kg LPG Tubes

A 3-kilogram subsidized Elpiji gas cylinder (doc Pertamina)

JAKARTA - Pertamina through its subsidiary, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has increased the supply of 3 kilograms of LPG (kg) by 22,087 Metric Tons (MT) or the equivalent of 7,36 million tubes.

Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary Irto Ginting said the additional 3 kg LPG supply was carried out to anticipate increased community needs in line with Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 H.

"The addition of the 3 kg LPG allocation is expected to meet the needs of the community in RAFI 2024. The addition is also carried out carefully so that it can be right on target," said Irto, quoted on Tuesday, April 9.

Irto explained that the 3 kg Lelpiji quota from March 19 to April 7 was 430,867 MT. Meanwhile, the realization in that period had reached 452,954 MT or exceeded 5.1 percent of the quota.

Irto added that his party will continue to monitor the need for 3 kg LPG until the Eid holiday period is over. Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that the 3 kg LPG stock is safe at the level of 14-15 days.

"Pertamina continues to monitor the needs of 3 kg LPG until the end of Eid and we will add it to areas that really need it," said Irto.

3 kg LPG supply is ensured safe and Pertamina Patra Niaga has prepared 5,027 standby agents.

"The public is advised to buy 3 kg LPG at the official base so that they can get prices according to the HET. For information on the base or if they find obstacles in the field, the public can contact the call center of Pertamina 135," concluded Irto.