JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) admits that until now it has not issued a recommendation for the import of fuel oil (BBM) for the 2026 period for Shell Indonesia.
Director General of Oil and Gas (Dirjen Migas) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Laode Sulaeman said this was because his party was still evaluating the amount of import quotas that had been submitted by Shell.
"(Recommendation for imports) is still being evaluated, the last time was also yesterday, they ordered to Pertamina, the last 2025," Laode told the media, Thursday, February 5.
For information, Shell is the last private fuel provider to apply for the procurement or import of base fuel from Pertamina at the end of last year.
Meanwhile, the lack of fuel is still happening at private gas stations such as Shell Indonesia.
President Director & Managing Director of Shell Indonesia's Mobility, Ingrid Siburian said that until now his party is still continuing to coordinate with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) regarding the import quota for fuel.
"Shell Indonesia would like to inform that we continue to coordinate with the government regarding the request for a recommendation for the import of fuel oil (BBM) in 2026 in accordance with the applicable procedures," Ingrid told the media, Friday, January 30.
Ingrid said, Shell Indonesia appreciates the government's support in carrying out the business activities of providing fuel so that it can distribute various types of quality fuel products through partners.
"We believe that the availability of fuel products in the Shell gas station network can meet the needs of customers and contribute to the country's economy," explained Ingrid.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
