JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian Red and White Pertashop Association (HPMPI) Steven asked for the importance of establishing a task force to handle the emergency situation of fuel shortage oil (BBM) in Bengkulu Province.
"The problem of fuel scarcity in Bengkulu is not only due to 1 or 2 factors, but there are several related factors, and serious handling is needed. Therefore, it is very important that there is a task force so that handling work can accelerate the resolution of scarcity problems with the most effective possible efforts," said Steven, Chairman of the Indonesian Red and White Pertashop Association (HPMPI). ) reported by ANTARA, Monday, May 26.
The problem of scarcity initially originated from the closure of the door of the Baai Island Port channel due to the silting of the flow which resulted in the Pertamina fuel transport ship being unable to enter the pier.
This makes the distribution of fuel must go by land from neighboring provinces (Jambi, South Sumatra, West Sumatra) which incidentally go further, take longer,
Steven emphasized that the root of the problem is not located in the fuel quota, but in the slow distribution of land routes and the lack of a tank car fleet due to technical problems at the port.
"In my opinion, the addition of fuel quota is not the right solution. Because the main problem is not the quota, but the stagnant distribution. This new scarcity case is caused by technical problems in distribution, causing stocks in Lubuk Linggau to run low," said Steven.
And he continued that only May 23, 2025, had returned to normal, but the normalization of distribution would take at least up to 2 weeks.
The discrepancy of the distribution of fuel through port ports, and also the lack of distribution by land as a basis for Steven to ask for the full involvement of Forkopimda and the formation of a special task force or task force.
The goal is to oversee dredging by strict control over every 'timeline' of work and distribution arrangements by land to maintain the stability of Bengkulu fuel supply.
Steven suggested other strategic steps to solve this problem quickly and effectively, namely accelerating the dredging of the Baai Island Port pier, which is the main route for fuel entry.
Then, the addition of a tank car (MT) fleet to support the distribution of fuel, both for consignment and distribution directly to distribution points in the Bengkulu area.
Next, Steven asked for restrictions on purchases and repeated charging bans, including bans on purchases with jerry cans, in order to prevent hoarding and misuse of subsidized fuel distribution.
Steven also emphasized the need to involve elements of the TNI and Polri, especially the Danrem and Lanal Commander, to support supervision in the field.
"I'm sure, if the TNI is sent directly by the governor, it can be finished in two days. They work without a lot of pleasantries. Unlike civilian elements that often seem slow," he said.
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Steven criticized the slow performance of related parties in dealing with technical constraints of dredging, such as there is no target of accelerated work (timeline).
He expressed his concern for Bengkulu Governor Helmi Hasan, who according to him had to bear the burden of public complaints alone.
"It's a pity for the governor to be hunted on social media, while the root of the problem is not resolved. It is time for all elements of the strength of this area to be embraced," he said.
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