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Bali implements odd-even fuel system to combat shortages
Bali is implementing emergency measures to address a fuel shortage, primarily affecting Pertalite gasoline. The provincial government, under Governor Wayan Koster, has introduced an odd-even purchasing system based on vehicle license plate numbers, effective from October 17 to October 19, 2026, to manage long queues at gas stations.
To further control demand, fuel rationing has been implemented, limiting purchases to 20 liters for four-wheeled vehicles and 3 liters for two-wheeled vehicles. Additionally, truck refueling has been rescheduled to nighttime hours to reduce daytime congestion. The shortage has had significant social impacts, leading to the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) policies and online learning in certain areas.
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is working to stabilize the supply, targeting a stock level of 48 million liters, which represents approximately two weeks of availability. The company has increased daily distribution to approximately 3 million liters to meet unmet demand. To facilitate continuous service, 66 gas stations in Denpasar and Badung have been designated to operate 24 hours a day. The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have also been deployed to assist with station operations and maintain order.
Entities
Ahad Rahedi · Badung · Bali · Bali Provincial Government · Denpasar · Disperindag Bali · Indonesian National Armed Forces · Kodam IX/Udayana · PT Pertamina · PT Pertamina Patra Niaga · Pertamina Patra Niaga · Simon Aloysius Mantiri
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- [● 5 SOURCES] 66 gas stations in Denpasar and Badung are operating 24 hours a day. denpasar24.com · balidiscovery.com · mediakampung.com · www.matamata.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fuel rationing limits are set at 20 liters for four-wheeled vehicles and 3 liters for two-wheeled vehicles. mediakampung.com · balidiscovery.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Average daily Pertalite consumption in Bali is approximately 2.2 million liters. denpasar24.com · www.matamata.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The target Pertalite stock in Bali is 48 million liters, equivalent to two weeks of supply. denpasar24.com · mediakampung.com · www.matamata.com · www.suarasurabaya.net · www.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 100 TNI personnel have been deployed to assist with gas station operations in Bali. balidiscovery.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Bali Provincial Government implemented an odd-even fuel purchasing system from October 17 to October 19, 2026. mediakampung.com · balidiscovery.com · www.suarasurabaya.net · www.antaranews.com · www.matamata.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pertalite distribution in Bali reached 3 million liters per day between October 13 and 15. denpasar24.com · www.matamata.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is increasing Pertalite supply to Bali to address previous shortages. denpasar24.com · www.matamata.com