Pertamina Adds Fuel and LPG Stocks of 15 Percent For West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan Areas

INDUSTRY.co.id - Pontianak - PT Pertamina (Persero) Region of West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan, to increase the stock of fuel and LPG by 15% during homecoming and returning Lebaran 2018.

"The addition of fuel and LPG stocks by 7 percent to 15 percent, from the normal needs for West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan region," said Marketing Branch Manager Pertamina West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan, Teuku Johan Miftah, while attending Cross Sectoral Meeting in Operation Ketupat Kapuas 2018, in West Kalimantan Police Station, Monday (4/6/2018).

According to him, the addition of seven percent to 15 percent, based on last year's history for premium fuel, pertamax rose up to nine percent, then diesel and dex even went down by 11 percent, while LPG rose by eight percent.

"Insha Allah with the addition of stock and the smooth distribution, then the fuel and LPG in West Kalimantan during Lebaran back and forth in West Kalimantan, safe or enough," said Johan.

He added that the average stock of BBM and LPG in West Kalimantan, up to 12 days in the future, and the stock continues to grow because in one week can be two to tanker that supplies fuel and LPG, so that the stock is safe and enough.

"In providing comfort in service throughout the forth and back and forth Lebaran, we also prioritize filling fuel to vehicles, both four and two wheels that buy directly to the pumps," he said.

In addition, it also increased the stock of fuel to a number of gas stations that become the path of going home and back and forth Lebaran 2018, so people do not have to worry.

Previously, General Manager of MOR VI PT Pertamina (Persero) Kalimantan Region Made Ade Putra during a working visit in Pontianak said it ensures the stock of fuel and LPG sufficient to meet the needs of people in West Kalimantan during Ramadan and Lebaran 2018.

"We have also set up the Rafi Task Force (Ramadhan and Idul Fitri) in charge of preparing the stock and preparing several posts, including on the sights, as well as coordinating with Hiswana Migas and SPBU," he said.

The Rafi Task Force is activated on May 30 until the end of Lebaran 2018. "Rafi task force is responsible for ensuring the stock and supply of fuel and LPG in West Kalimantan is safe so that when needed, both fuel and LPG, we can serve it quickly," he said.