Governor Of Babel Encourages Equitable Distribution Of Subsidized Fuel In His Region

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BANGKA - Governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Erzaldi Rosman Djohan proposed to Pertamina the distribution of subsidized diesel fuel (BBM) for truck vehicles. "He said in Merawang, Monday, March 7. The distribution of diesel fuel at gas stations using a control card that has been used by drivers, said the governor, there were still a number of problems, namely dual use. "In the near future we will discuss Pertamina, including the issue of distributing diesel vehicle subsidies trucks by involving driver representatives," he explained. Erzaldi Rosman Djohan asked for an active role for truck drivers so that subsidized diesel purchases at gas stations were used properly, not re-sold and also reported if there were gas station managers who sold diesel to other places.

"Don't let diesel purchased from gas stations be resold to other places with the excuse of seeking greater profits," said the governor. outside the island of Bangka or vice versa. He said that at the end of 2022 it is planned that the transportation route from Jakarta to the island of Bangka does not pass through the Tanjung Api Api port of Palembang but via a road closer to the Mesuji port of Lampung across to the Sadai Port of South Bangka. Lampung directly to Sadai Port, South Bangka, is certain to take a shorter time when compared to Tanjung Api Api Port, Palembang to Mentok Port, West Bangka," he explained.