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Bali fuel shortage and national subsidy oversight
Overview
The fuel crisis in Bali, triggered by a mechanical anchor failure on a tanker ship that delayed offloading in Denpasar, has caused significant supply disruptions. The shortage impacted tourist hubs like Denpasar and Badung, leading to long queues and prompting Governor I Wayan Koster to order remote work and learning for three days. To stabilize the situation, Pertamina Patra Niaga increased stocks to 48 million liters and implemented an “odd-even” purchasing system and strict rationing for vehicles as of October 17, 2026. While monitoring from October 16–18 indicated that queues in Denpasar were gradually normalizing to 15–30 minute wait times, the crisis has fueled panic buying, illegal hoarding, and the resale of fuel in plastic bottles at inflated prices. Ride-hailing drivers have also become highly selective, often refusing trips beyond 4 kilometers to manage fuel consumption and operational burdens.
In response to these disruptions, the Indonesian Ombudsman (ORI) has called for a comprehensive reform of subsidized fuel management. Ombudsman member Abdul Ghoffar stated that emergency measures are insufficient and emphasized that anticipation must begin during the planning stage through accurate demand calculations and strengthened operational reserves. This follows broader concerns regarding subsidy misuse, including reports of fraudulent license plate usage and the unauthorized use of My Pertamina QR codes. Pertamina has urged citizens to protect their digital barcodes to prevent third-party exploitation.
Entities
Bali · Pertamina Patra Niaga · Denpasar · Pertamina · PT Pertamina Patra Niaga
Claims
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"PT Pertamina (Persero) reported that national readiness for B50 biodiesel distribution reached over 90 percent by early September 2026."
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"The distribution of B50 biodiesel in Indonesia has reached 95% coverage."
The claims provide different percentages for B50 biodiesel coverage/readiness (over 90 percent vs 95%).
- [DISPUTED] PT Pertamina (Persero) reported that national readiness for B50 biodiesel distribution reached over 90 percent by early September 2026.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Bali Provincial Government implemented an odd-even fuel purchasing system from October 17 to October 19, 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Pertamina is increasing service capacity by adding operating hours, nozzles, operators, and modular gas stations.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Pertamina Patra Niaga is injecting 57.9 million liters of fuel into Bali to restore services.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The target Pertalite stock in Bali is 48 million liters, equivalent to two weeks of supply.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Subsidized fuel prices will not increase until the end of 2026.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Non-subsidized fuel prices follow government-established formulas.
- [● 5 SOURCES] South Sulawesi has implemented an odd-even license plate system for subsidized fuel access from September 13 to 20, 2026.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pertamina scheduled three fuel shipments totaling 26,200 KL for October 12, 14, and 16.
- [● 5 SOURCES] 66 gas stations in Denpasar and Badung are operating 24 hours a day.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The average daily consumption of Pertalite in Bali is approximately 2,200 KL.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesOmbudsman Indonesia calls for subsidized fuel distribution reform
The Indonesian Ombudsman is urging a total overhaul of subsidized fuel distribution systems following supply disruptions and long queues in Bali.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesBali fuel shortage causes supply disruptions and driver selectivity
A fuel shortage in Bali, caused by shipping delays, has led to panic buying, illegal hoarding, and ride-hailing drivers selectively choosing short-distance trips to manage fuel scarcity.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesBahlil Lahadalia addresses BP BUMN oversight and Bali fuel shortages
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia faces criticism over plans to coordinate BP BUMN and has ordered Pertamina to increase fuel shipments to Bali to resolve recent supply shortages.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesBali fuel shortages disrupt supply chain and local transport
A mechanical failure on a diesel tanker has caused major fuel shortages in Bali, prompting government employees and students to work or study from home to manage the disruption.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 23 sourcesBali implements odd-even fuel system to combat shortages
Bali has implemented an odd-even fuel purchasing system and rationing to combat Pertalite shortages. Pertamina is increasing supply and operating 66 gas stations 24/7 to stabilize the region's fuel availability
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[BUSINESS] 27 sourcesPertamina Patra Niaga increases fuel supply to Bali to resolve shortage
Pertamina Patra Niaga is injecting 57.9 million liters of fuel into Bali and increasing 24-hour gas station operations to resolve a shortage caused by distribution and vessel delays.
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[BUSINESS] 27 sourcesBali fuel shortages trigger long queues as Pertamina accelerates distribution
Bali is facing fuel shortages due to technical shipping delays and high demand. Pertamina has launched 24-hour supply operations to normalize distribution, which officials expect to stabilize within two days.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesPalembang gas stations continue to serve modified motorcycles for Pertalite
Fuel resellers in Palembang are bypassing Pertamina regulations by using modified motorcycles with large tanks to purchase Pertalite for retail resale.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesPertamina urges citizens to protect subsidized fuel QR codes
Pertamina has advised My Pertamina users to keep their subsidized fuel QR codes private and reset them after use to prevent unauthorized individuals from exploiting the subsidy system.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesPertamina terminates operator over fuel subsidy fraud in Bulungan
Pertamina has fired a gas station operator and blacklisted a vehicle's license plate in Bulungan after discovering fraudulent plate usage intended to misuse subsidized fuel.
Sources
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