Lebaran Homecoming, Pertamax Series Consumption In Jatimbalinus Increases 26.3 Percent

Pertamina gas station illustration (PT Pertamina)

MATARAM - PT Pertamina (Persero) regional Jatimbalinus recorded a significant increase in the consumption of the Pertamax Series and Dex Series fuel oil (BBM) during the period of the 2024 Eid homecoming flow.

Compared to daily normal consumption, the Pertamax Series increased by 26.3% and the Dex Series 8.4%.

"This increase exceeds our initial prediction, which is 13.5% for the Pertamax Series and 5.9% for the Dex Series," said Region Manager Comm, Rel & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga Jatimbalinus, Sunday Rahedi, Saturday, April 13.

"The highest consumption occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2024, which is the peak of homecoming with an increase of 26.8% from normal sales," said Sunday.

Pertamina Patra Niaga Jatimbalinus has anticipated a surge in fuel consumption with various strategic steps, such as establishing a modular kirk (posable dispenser) at gas stations and rest areas, as well as encouraging the use of cashless payments to speed up queues.

"We are also strengthening fuel and LPG stocks by more than 30% to anticipate needs during the return flow of Eid," said Sunday.