JAKARTA - PT Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that the availability of fuel oil (BBM) at all SPBU in the Central Halmahera (Halteng), North Maluku, is in a safe condition, so that the public does not need to worry.
Area Manager Communication, Relations, & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua MalukuIspiani Abbas said that his party had conducted a direct check on the ground and confirmed that the distribution and sale of fuel conditions were running smoothly according to the applicable provisions.
This affirmation was conveyed by Ispiani following the queue of vehicles at a number of Lebaran pascalibur SPBU which had caused concern among the public.
"We have checked directly to the gas station. The stock is still available and no violations have been found, especially regarding sales above the price set by the government," said Ispiani as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, March 28.
He explained that fuel prices in the North Maluku region still refer to official provisions, namely subsidized solar fuel at Rp6,800 per liter, Pertalite Rp10,000 per liter, Pertamax Rp12,600 per liter, and Dexlite Rp14,500 per liter.
Pertamina also ensures that all official distributors have sold fuel at the price and without any deviation.
Ispiani explained that the queues at several gas stations were not caused by a lack of fuel, but by the increased activity of the community after the long holiday period of Eid al-Fitr.
This condition is considered a natural phenomenon that occurs every year, especially during the return flow and economic activities return to normal.
"The queue does occur at several points, but it is not correlated with the availability of stock. The distribution of fuel continues every day and we ensure that the supply continues to be met," he explained.
Pertamina also appealed to the public not to buy excessive fuel (panic buying), because it could trigger congestion at gas stations and potentially disrupt the smooth distribution.
In addition, the public is reminded to only buy fuel at official distributors such as SPBU, Pertashop, and other official partners. This is important to ensure product quality, accuracy of dosage, and price compliance with applicable regulations.
"Pertamina cannot guarantee the quality and price of fuel sold outside the official distribution agency. Therefore, we urge the public to continue to buy at official places," said Ispiani.
As a form of service to the community, Pertamina also opens access to information for the public who need further information regarding products and distribution of fuel in the North Maluku region. Thus, it is hoped that the public will be able to obtain accurate information and not easily influenced by issues that are not necessarily true.
With this guarantee from Pertamina, continued Ispiani, it is hoped that the public will no longer be concerned about the availability of fuel, and can carry out their daily activities normally during the Lebaran calender.
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