Oil
Fuel shortages cause long queues on Indonesian island Bali
Supply distribution delays on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have led to long fuel queues, though authorities report sufficient reserves.
Key points
- A petrol shortage caused by distribution issues affected motorists and tourists in Bali.
- State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina apologized for cargo discharge delays.
- Authorities deployed over 22 million litres of fuel to meet demand for the coming week.
What happened
Motorists and tourists on the Indonesian resort island of Bali faced long queues to refuel vehicles following a disruption in petrol supplies. According to Punch reporting, queues stretched up to a kilometre in certain areas, forcing visitors to alter travel plans.
Simon Aloysius Mantiri, the president director of state-owned energy company Pertamina, apologized for the distribution setbacks, which stemmed from difficulties a tanker experienced while discharging its cargo.
Official response
Bali governor I Wayan Koster noted that a vessel carrying over 22 million litres of fuel arrived to address the shortfall. Officials stated that these reserves should satisfy local demand for up to seven days, with additional shipments anticipated during the week.
To alleviate congestion, authorities extended operating hours for fuel stations in Denpasar and Badung, while organizing round-the-clock deliveries from local depots.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
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