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Bali fuel shortage and national subsidy oversight

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2026-10-21 18:42 UTC → 2026-10-24 08:42 UTC · added ~~removed~~

~~Pertamina~~ Bali fuel shortage and national subsidy oversight ~~and Bali supply crisis~~

The fuel crisis in ~~Bali was~~ Bali, triggered by a ~~supply chain disruption caused by a~~ mechanical anchor failure on a tanker ship ~~carrying 22 million liters of diesel, which~~ that delayed offloading ~~at a major port~~ in ~~Denpasar. This shortage~~ Denpasar, has caused significant supply disruptions. The shortage impacted tourist hubs like Denpasar and Badung, ~~causing~~ leading to long queues and ~~disrupting transportation for locals and tourists. In response to the disruption,~~ prompting Governor I Wayan Koster ~~ordered government employees and students at schools and universities~~ to ~~transition to~~ order remote ~~learning or~~ work ~~from home~~ and learning for three days. To stabilize the situation, Pertamina Patra Niaga increased ~~fuel~~ stocks ~~in Bali~~ to 48 million ~~liters, sourced from the Manggis and Sanggaran terminals, intended to meet regional needs for 14 to 15 days. To manage demand—which saw daily Pertalite distribution reach 3 million~~ liters ~~against an average consumption of 2.2 million liters—emergency measures were implemented. These include 24-hour operations at 66 gas stations in Denpasar~~ and Badung, the deployment of 100 TNI personnel to assist during night shifts, and the use of 16 additional fuel tank trucks with police escorts. Effective October 17, 2026, the provincial government and Pertamina Patra Niaga implemented an “odd-even” purchasing system ~~for subsidized Pertalite based on vehicle license plate numbers. Fuel~~ and strict rationing ~~is also in effect, limiting purchases to 20 liters~~ for ~~four-wheeled~~ vehicles ~~and 3 liters for two-wheeled vehicles. Recent developments indicate~~ 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 ~~led to widespread~~ fueled panic ~~buying and~~ buying, illegal ~~hoarding. Individuals are reportedly reselling~~ hoarding, and the resale of fuel in plastic bottles ~~via social media and in tourist areas like Canggu~~ at ~~significantly~~ inflated prices. ~~The shortage has also impacted the ride-hailing sector; drivers are becoming highly selective with passengers to minimize fuel consumption while waiting in long queues. Some~~ Ride-hailing drivers have ~~reported~~ also become highly selective, often refusing ~~trip requests~~ trips beyond 4 kilometers to ~~maintain viable earnings amidst increased~~ 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.

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