Shell Indonesia Denies The Issue Of Closing All Gas Stations In Indonesia

Shell gas station (ANTARA)

The issue circulating regarding Shell Indonesia's plan to close all public gas stations (SPBU) in Indonesia has been denied by this oil and gas company from the Netherlands and England.

Vice President of Corporate Relations of Shell Indonesia, Susi Hutapea, stated that the information was not true.

"Shell Indonesia informed that the information circulating regarding Shell's plan to close all gas stations in Indonesia is not true," said Susi Hutapea, as quoted by ANTARA on Sunday, November 24.

According to official data available on the Shell page, the company has more than 170 gas stations spread across Indonesia. However, Shell is not willing to comment further on the growing speculation in the market.

"We cannot comment on the speculation that has occurred in the market. Shell Indonesia remains focused on gas station operations for our customers," he added.

The issue of closing this gas station emerged along with news about the condition of the oil fuel retail business in Indonesia. However, Shell emphasized that they are still operating as usual.

In addition to the gas station network, Shell Indonesia also has a lubricant factory in Marunda, Jakarta, and a fuel storage terminal in Gresik, East Java.

Previously, Shell Indonesia had announced plans to close nine gas stations in North Sumatra by 2024. Starting June 1, 2024, the operations of nine Shell gas stations in the area will be stopped.

Susi Hutapea explained that this policy is in line with Shell's global strategy to create more value through reducing emissions and focusing on more sustainable operations.