JAKARTA - The Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) has tightened supervision of the distribution of subsidized fuel oil (BBM) amid rising crude oil prices.
Member of the BPH Migas Committee Harya Adityawarman stated that public fuel filling stations (SPBU) have an important role in ensuring that distribution runs according to regulations while closing the gap for abuse.
The statement was made by Harya when conducting supervision at a number of SPBU in the Sleman, Bantul, and Yogyakarta regions on April 23-24, 2026.
He reminded gas station managers to increase vigilance against various potential violations, given the considerable price difference between subsidized and non-subsidized fuels.
"We remind gas station managers to be more careful, because there is indeed a fairly high price difference between subsidized and non-subsidized fuels. There is a potential for abuse," Harya said in a written statement.
One of the practices that is a concern is the filling, namely the repeated filling of subsidized fuel by certain vehicles to be resold.
According to him, this practice is detrimental because it interferes with the smooth distribution of subsidized fuel for eligible consumers.
In addition, BPH Migas also found a modus operandi in the form of the use of several barcodes by one vehicle to access subsidized fuel. This practice is considered serious and needs to be followed up, including through blocking the barcode if it is proven to be misused.
"Vehicles that are suspected of being involved in smuggling need to be mapped and reported, both to the local Pertamina Patra Niaga and BPH Migas. The initial indication is usually seen from vehicles that almost every day make fuel filling," said Harya.
Member of the BPH Migas Committee Fathul Nugroho added that direct supervision in the field was an important instrument to ensure the distribution of subsidized fuel was targeted. "We continue to intensify appeals to SPBU managers to be more vigilant against potential misuse of subsidized fuel," he said.
Fathul also emphasized the importance of synergy between BPH Migas, business entities, and SPBU managers in closing the growing abuse gap, including by following up on public reports.
"If there is an allegation of abuse in the field, it can be immediately reported through the BPH Migas helpdesk for follow-up," said Fathul.
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