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Pertamina fuel subsidy oversight and B50 transition

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Pertamina Patra Niaga has intensified oversight and sanctions against gas stations (SPBU) across Indonesia to ensure the proper distribution of subsidized fuel through its ‘Subsidi Tepat’ program. In West Sumatra, enforcement has escalated; authorities have requested the blocking of approximately 5,000 vehicle license plates suspected of repetitive, improper purchases, while thousands of other plates have been flagged for data deletion. Additionally, 31 gas stations in the province have faced sanctions or temporary supply suspensions, and three have undergone management transfers. In the Sulawesi region, Pertamina has blocked 4,767 subsidized fuel QR codes between January and early September 2026 due to irregular transaction patterns. Sanctions have also expanded in the Jatimbalinus region, where 237 gas stations have been penalized as of early September 2026. In East Java, specifically Surabaya and surrounding areas, Pertamina implemented price adjustments for several non-subsidized products in September 2026. However, Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that subsidized fuel prices, including Pertalite and Biosolar, will remain unchanged through the end of 2026 to maintain energy price stability, despite global oil price fluctuations and exchange rate volatility. ~~BPH Migas reported that national Pertalite consumption rose by 11 percent as consumers switched from more expensive~~ While subsidized fuels are protected, non-subsidized ~~fuels.~~ prices follow a government formula; for instance, Pertamax prices could potentially reach Rp20,000 per liter if global oil trends continue to climb. To manage rising demand, particularly in South Sulawesi where subsidized diesel (Solar JBT) demand rose 10–15% between June and August 2026, Pertamina is optimizing distribution. ~~This includes enabling 25 gas stations in Makassar to operate 24 hours a day and adding nozzles at 12 stations. To mitigate mobility issues and~~ By mid-September 2026, fuel ~~scarcity~~ queues in ~~Makassar, the Education Office transitioned TK, SD, and SMP students to online learning from September 12 to 19, 2026. Furthermore,~~ Makassar had stabilized, with approximately 80 percent of the ~~South Sulawesi provincial government implemented an odd-even license plate system for subsidized fuel access from September 13~~ area’s 45 gas stations operating more smoothly due to ~~20, 2026.~~ increased service capacity, including 24-hour operations and modular distribution points.

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