JAKARTA - PT Pertamina Taufikurachman, Unit Manager Communication and Regional CSR for North Sumatra said that in accordance with the Regulation of the Governor of North Sumatra Number 01 of 2021 concerning Guidelines for Implementation of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (PBBKB), there is a change in the PBBKB rate specifically for non-subsidized fuels to 7.5 percent in the region. North Sumatra.

In addition, he also revealed that the PBBKB tariff for the Special Assigned Type of Fuel (JBKP) such as Premium and Certain Types of Fuel (JBT) did not change.

"Referring to the change in the PBBKB tariff set by the North Sumatra Provincial Government, in accordance with the circular letter of the North Sumatra Provincial Secretary, as of April 1, 2021, Pertamina has made special price adjustments for non-subsidized fuel throughout the North Sumatra region," he said in a press statement received by VOI, Friday, April 2.

Taufikurachman added, for that the company made a price adjustment per April 1, 2021. Meanwhile, the changes were the Pertalite price from Rp 7,650 to Rp 7,850, Pertamax from Rp 9,000 to Rp 9,200, Pertamax Turbo from Rp 9,850 to Rp 10,050, Pertamina Dex from Rp 10,200 to Rp. IDR 10,450, Dexlite IDR 9,500 to IDR 9,700, and Non PSO Solar from 9,400 to IDR 9,600.

According to him, this price change has no effect on the Blue Sky Program (PLB) which is currently underway in Medan City.

Taufikurachman also confirmed that customers can still experience this program at SPBU 14.2011.84 which is located on Jalan T. Amir Hamzah and SPBU 14.2011.45 which is on Jalan Karya.

"The public does not need to worry because Pertamina still guarantees a safe fuel supply to meet the people's needs. We also urge the public to continue to use quality fuel in accordance with the designation of vehicle technology, "concluded Taufikurachman.

Investigation of the Balongan oil refinery fire

Previously, PT Pertamina (Persero) confirmed that the re-operation of the Balongan Refinery, Indramayu, West Java, would be carried out immediately. This follows the fire extinguishing the refinery after a severe fire in the early hours of Monday, 29 March.

Pertamina's Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Agus Suprijanto, said the investigation process for the causes of the incident was ongoing and the resolution would be accelerated.

"In accordance with the policy of the board of directors and the direction of the Board of Commissioners, Pertamina fully supports the investigation process carried out by the authorities. The management will give strict sanctions if it is found that there is an element of negligence in this incident, "said Agus in an official statement, Thursday, April 1.


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