Singkawang Mayor Lifts Fuel Filling Restriction Policy

ILLUSTRATION BETWEEN HO Pertamina

SINGKAWANG - The Government of Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, has revoked the policy of restricting the filling of fuel oil (BBM) since March 18, 2026, after the queue conditions at all public fuel filling stations (SPBU) were declared normal again.

The Mayor of Singkawang, Tjhai Chui Mie, said the decision was made based on the results of monitoring at 11 SPBU which showed that there was no longer a concentration of vehicles when filling fuel.

"We have conveyed a circular regarding the restriction on filling fuel has been revoked. The condition at 11 gas stations in the city of Singkawang is normal," said Tjhai Chui Mie as reported by ANTARA, Monday, March 23.

The government has also notified the chairman of the local gas station association that fuel filling operations will resume as usual without restrictions.

According to him, this policy of lifting is part of efforts to maintain the stability of energy distribution while ensuring that services to the community remain optimal ahead of Eid al-Fitr.

Tjhai Chui Mie also appreciated the role of various parties who have contributed to maintaining the smooth distribution of fuel during the restriction period, including gas station managers, Pertamina, and the community.

In addition, he also expressed his gratitude to the TNI and Polri elements as well as the Singkawang City Government who had maintained security and order during the fuel queue situation.

He appealed to the public to maintain order and use this conducive condition wisely, especially in meeting fuel needs.

"Hopefully, the community can celebrate Eid al-Fitr in a safe, comfortable, and happy atmosphere," he said.

Meanwhile, the owner of the Sungai Wie gas station, Central Singkawang District, Tony Harya, said the queue conditions at his gas station had now returned to normal.

However, he assessed that the distribution of retail fuel to remote areas needed to be considered so that the needs of the community in areas far from gas stations were still met.

"If there are gas kiosks in the village, people don't have to go far into the city and queue, so their time is not wasted and they can still work," he said.

He also encouraged the government through related services to provide training for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) so that fuel kiosks can operate in an orderly manner and help distribute energy evenly.

Tony said the availability of fuel in the outskirts was very important, especially in emergency situations such as transportation needs to health facilities.

Therefore, he hopes that the policy of distributing fuel in the future can pay more attention to the access of people in remote areas in order to prevent potential unwanted risks.