TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pertamina Patra Niaga, the commercial and trading arm of state oil and giant Pertamina, assured that the national average stock of fuel is sufficient to meet demand for approximately 14 to 40 days. "It varies because there might be differences [across products]; for example, Pertalite and Biosolar currently have an average supply of 15 days," PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Deputy CEO Taufik Aditiyawarman said at the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Jakarta on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
In detail, the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) recorded the current national stock of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel at 3.61 million kiloliters. According to Taufik, this volume remains within an ideal range.
Taufik noted that the distribution of several fuel products has already surpassed normal consumption levels. He stated that non-subsidized Pertalite distribution has reached 104 percent of its average daily throughput. Diesel fuel (Solar) distribution also recorded a peak at 105 percent this July.
Taufik asserted that Pertamina continues to closely monitor daily distribution activities. Despite the surge in demand, Taufik said Pertamina is fully capable of meeting the required distribution volumes. Based on projected demand, Pertamina will be able to fulfill public needs over the next few months.
Taufik expressed hope that the currently available supply will help alleviate the long queues seen at public refueling stations (SPBUs).
He noted that while the queues at SPBUs in Sumatra are partly driven by consumers switching from non-subsidized to subsidized fuel, they are also exacerbated by logistical delays to local retail outlets. "We apologize for the inconvenience experienced by the public," he said.
To address the long queues in Sumatra, Taufik stated that Pertamina Patra Niaga will continue to boost supplies and optimize distribution patterns by expanding its transport fleet. Furthermore, the company will extend the operating hours of both the SPBUs and its supply depots.
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