JAKARTA - Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Kalimantan ensures that the distribution and service conditions of Fuel Oil (BBM) in the West Kalimantan region, especially the City of Pontianak and Kubu Raya Regency, are currently gradually conducive. For information, previously there were several gas stations that had long queues.
Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR Regional Kalimantan, Edi Mangun said, as a handling step, Pertamina Patra Niaga has intensively optimized various strategies, including by ensuring that the Pontianak Integrated Terminal operates 24 hours, increasing supplies to reach 140 percent of normal conditions.
"As well as adding a fleet of tanker cars and increasing the frequency of delivery to priority gas stations. In addition, distribution is also strengthened through the escort of tanker cars by the police (patwal) to ensure the acceleration of distribution from the supply point to the gas station," he said, Monday, March 23.
He also emphasized that the supply of fuel in West Kalimantan continued to be added and distributed to the maximum. With various acceleration efforts, the current conditions are gradually conducive.
"However, if in a short time it is exhausted again and a queue occurs, then this is an indication of an unnatural consumption pattern that we need to deal with together," said Edi.
Pertamina Patra Niaga also strengthened the distribution side, including through the activation of additional nozzles at SPBU that had not previously operated, as well as optimizing the purchasing system through the acceleration of QR Code activation to ensure more targeted distribution. In addition, Pertamina is also evaluating other distribution options in certain conditions to help break the queue in the field.
Responding to information regarding gas stations that have not been operating for some time, Pertamina Patra Niaga emphasized that every gas station that does not serve the public is a serious concern and is immediately evaluated operationally, including ensuring the availability of stock and service readiness.
"Pertamina has also encouraged gas stations to continue to operate optimally and carry out stricter supervision so that services to the public are not disrupted," explained Edi.
In general, the distribution of fuel continues to run with high realization and the availability of stocks in a safe condition. However, there is still a concentration of queues at certain gas stations due to consumption dynamics that are not completely normal, which causes fuel that has been distributed in large quantities to run out in a short time.
Pertamina together with the Regional Government and Law Enforcement Agencies continues to strengthen coordination, including in socialization to the public, as well as taking action against hoarding practices and speculative activities that have the potential to disrupt distribution. Any indication of deviation will be taken seriously in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure that fuel can be accessed fairly by the public.
Along with the momentum of the weekend and long holidays, Pertamina Patra Niaga also ensures that the availability of fuel at gas stations is maintained so that the public can carry out activities, including worship, calmly. Distribution continues to be optimized so that service at gas stations continues to run well.
Pertamina urges the public to remain calm and make fuel purchases according to their needs. Excessive purchases not only prolong the queue, but also have the potential to hinder distribution for other people.
"Support and cooperation from all parties is very necessary so that conditions on the ground are more conducive," said Edi.
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