Sued For Civil Impact Of Fuel Scarcity At Private Gas Stations, Bahlil: We Appreciate The Legal Process

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia (Photo: Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia opened his voice about the civil lawsuit against him due to the scarcity of fuel oil (BBM) at a number of private gas stations.

Bahlil emphasized that he respects the ongoing legal process.

"Yes, we appreciate the legal process," said Bahlil when met after attending the 2025 Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (IISF) Preparatory Coordination Meeting at the BKPM office, Jakarta, Wednesday, October 1.

Not many comments were made by Bahlil regarding this matter.

Previously, Bahlil Lahadalia was sued civilly at the Central Jakarta District Court (PN Jakpus) due to the scarcity of fuel at a number of private gas stations.

Based on VOI's search, the lawsuit was recorded in the Central Jakarta District Court system on Monday (29/9/2025) with case number: 648/Pdt.G/2025/PN Jkt.Pst.

The plaintiff is known to be a civilian named Tati Suryati.

"Classification of cases of unlawful acts with registration date September 29, 2025," wrote a statement on the Central Jakarta District Court system, quoted Wednesday, October 1.

The scarcity of fuel at private gas stations is considered an act against the law because it has limited the fuel quota.

The plaintiff assessed that Bahlil had forced private companies to buy fuel from Pertamina.

In the lawsuit, Pertamina was sued because it was considered a facilitator for the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources to carry out acts against the law.

Meanwhile, Shell as a private company was also sued because it was considered unable to protect its consumers.