Pertamina deploys fuel supplies to Bondowoso following queues

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga deployed supplies to Bondowoso Regency, East Java, on Monday, October 12, 2026, after a 16 to 20 percent surge in Pertalite consumption sparked long vehicle queues at local fuel stations, detikFinance reported.

The spike in demand stemmed from heightened community activity and a shift among drivers from non-subsidized fuel to subsidized options. At the same time, traffic congestion along the Ketapang-Banyuwangi route caused by pier repair work hindered the timely delivery of fuel trucks to the region.

Pertamina Patra Niaga Prioritizes Fuel Stations with Highest Demand

To stabilize inventory, Pertamina Patra Niaga prioritized fuel stations experiencing the highest demand increases and mobilized additional tank trucks. Kitty Andhora, VP Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated in a written release on Monday that the company is coordinating closely with Integrated Terminal Tanjungwangi and Integrated Terminal Surabaya to maintain delivery flows. Operational oversight at dispensing stations now includes enforcing QR Code requirements to curb repeat purchases intended for resale at inflated prices.

The distribution strain extended beyond East Java. In Bali, motorists faced widespread fuel shortages and queues lasting over an hour at multiple stations, including locations in Mengwi, Badung, and South Kuta, according to reporting by detikNews. Local authorities noted that technical supply hurdles exacerbated the bottleneck. Deretan vehicles crawled along the Denpasar-Gilimanuk main route near the Kapal Village station, with long lines also forming at Werdi Bhuwana, Sangeh, Lukluk, and dense residential areas like Dalung Permai, as well as Kuta and South Kuta districts. At the Kapal Village station, motorists queued primarily for Pertalite, with one driver waiting over an hour after arriving at 18:30 Wita and reaching the dispenser at 19:50 Wita. Lama antrenya karena waktu masuk ke SPBU itu saya udah disuruh mundur. Ternyata ada antrean. Sudah keliling di sekitar Dalung, masih ramai makanya saya ke sini, said Gede Ari, a resident of Tabanan returning home from work in Seminyak. Kapolres Badung AKBP Joseph Edward Purba confirmed that supply-side technical constraints drove the congestion across the district’s fuel stations. Kami di Polres Badung dan jajaran, Polsek jajaran memastikan antrean dapat lancar, terutama yang mungkin berdampak kepada arus lalu lintas. Kami menjamin dan meyakinkan agar masyarakat tidak panik, he stated.

Pertamina Schedules Maritime Shipments to Address Bali Deficit

To address the Bali deficit, Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Jatimbalinus scheduled phased maritime shipments totaling 26,200 kiloliters of fuel. Ahad Rahedi, Area Manager Communication, Relations and CSR for the region, confirmed that tankers carrying Pertalite and Pertamax are scheduled to dock at the Sanggaran and Manggis terminals on October 12, October 14, and October 16, following an earlier delivery of 18,000 kiloliters of Pertalite and 2,500 kiloliter of Pertamax on Sunday, October 11.

Police Manage Traffic at Badung Filling Stations

Police personnel deployed to major filling stations in Badung to manage traffic flow and prevent gridlock resulting from the queues. Meanwhile, corporate officials reiterated calls for consumers to purchase fuel strictly according to actual needs while distribution networks absorb the elevated demand and complete maritime offloading procedures.