Regarding Mixed Pertamax Gas Issue, Pertamina Urged to Tighten Supervision of Fuel and LPG Distribution

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The General Chairperson of the Central Executive Board (DP)P of the Indonesian Red and White Pertashop Association (HPMPI) Steven encouraged PT Pertamina (Persero) to continue to maintain professionalism and tighten supervision of the distribution of fuel oil and LPG. Moreover, one of the SOEs' top officials was involved in a legal case related to the alleged adulteration of Pertamax fuel with Pertalite.

"We invite Pertamina and all stakeholders to make comprehensive and maximum improvements in the energy distribution system," said Steven via an electronic message received in Bengkulu, quoted by Antara, Thursday, February 27.

According to him, supervision must be tightened from upstream to downstream so that the distribution of fuel and LPG remains conducive and free from various deviations.

According to him, strict supervision in all distribution lines, starting from public fuel filling stations (SPBU), Pertashop, filling stations and bulk LPG transportation (SPBE), to LPG agents, is very important to ensure the availability of fair and equitable energy for the community.

Steven said that professionalism in the distribution of fuel and LPG must continue to be maintained to ensure that the energy supply reaches the community in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

"This is important to prevent practices that can harm the community, such as fuel hoarding, misuse of subsidized LPG, and inappropriate distribution," he said.

‎He also assessed that tighter supervision would improve the quality of service at Pertashop and gas stations. This is in line with the government's efforts to maintain the stability of the national energy supply and support the economic growth of the community, especially in remote areas that rely on Pertashop as the main source of quality fuel.

‎"Pertashop has an important role in reaching areas far from gas stations. Therefore, we want to ensure that the distribution system runs well, without any obstacles that harm the community," he said.

‎Furthermore, HPMPI is ready to cooperate with Pertamina in an effort to improve supervision and effectiveness of fuel and LPG distribution throughout Indonesia.

Steven hopes that there will be more intensive coordination between Pertamina, the government, and business actors in the energy sector so that the distribution process can run smoothly and in accordance with applicable operational standards.

‎"We hope that Pertamina can continue to evaluate and provide guidance to all its business partners, including Pertashop entrepreneurs and LPG agents. With good coordination, energy distribution will be more transparent and reliable," he said

‎Steven also emphasized the importance of utilizing technology in increasing the effectiveness of supervision. With a digitalization system and data-based monitoring, the distribution of fuel and LPG can be better controlled and minimize the potential for deviations in the field.

‎"This has received attention from various parties who consider that strict supervision and professionalism in the distribution of fuel and LPG are very important to ensure the availability of energy that is evenly distributed to all Indonesian people," he said.