MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumatra Bagian Utara (Sumbagut) has confirmed that fuel supply (BBM – Bahan Bakar Minyak) across North Sumatra Province remains stable and operates normally. The company has denied reports claiming that several transportation service providers had halted fuel deliveries to a number of gas stations (SPBU) due to delayed payments.
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut emphasized that the circulating information does not reflect the actual operational conditions in the field. The company assured that all fuel distribution activities continue as usual, with its tanker fleet remaining operational according to the needs of the public.
Fuel Distribution Continues According to Plan
Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, Fahrougi Andriani, stated that fuel distribution operations throughout North Sumatra remain fully guaranteed. Pertamina continues to maintain supply availability through the support of Fuel Terminals and gas stations (SPBU), which operate 24 hours a day.
According to Fahrougi, all fuel tankers remain active in meeting the energy needs of the community. Fuel deliveries to SPBUs continue to be carried out based on the distribution system established by the company.
"Fuel distribution continues to run optimally. The tankers are still operating and delivering fuel to SPBUs according to the established supply system. We ensure there has been no interruption in distribution due to payment issues with transportation service providers, as previously reported," Fahrougi said in an official statement on Friday, July 17, 2026.
He explained that Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut continues to maintain cooperation with all transportation partners. Administrative processes and payments to partners are managed professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure that energy supply for the public remains unaffected.
NO FUEL DISTRUPTION TO TRANSPORTATION PAYMENTS: Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut Fahrougi Andriani explains that fuel distribution continues optimally and was not halted due to payment issues with transportation partners.(PHOTO: Doc. Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut)
Pertamina Strengthens Supply Security Measures
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut continues to implement various measures to ensure smooth fuel distribution across North Sumatra. These efforts include optimizing the operations of Fuel Terminals and SPBUs, which remain active around the clock.
In addition, Pertamina is increasing the number of operational fuel tankers, strengthening support from tanker crews (Awak Mobil Tangki/AMT), and improving coordination with all relevant stakeholders. These steps are aimed at ensuring that public energy needs continue to be met reliably.
The company stated that the entire distribution process is coordinated through close cooperation between Pertamina, transportation partners, and other related parties. Through these measures, Pertamina ensures that energy availability for the community remains its top priority.
OPTIMIZING FUEL TANKER FLEET OPERATIONS: Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut optimizes the use of fuel tankers, tanker crews, and coordination with relevant stakeholders to fulfill the energy needs of the community. (PHOTO: Doc. Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut)
Public Urged to Verify Official Information
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut has called on the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified information. The community is encouraged to obtain updates regarding services and fuel supply conditions only through Pertamina's official communication channels.
Pertamina also provides the Pertamina Customer Solution 135 service, where the public can obtain information or submit inquiries related to fuel services.
Through various operational strengthening measures, Pertamina confirms that fuel distribution in North Sumatra remains secure, smooth, and continues in accordance with public demand. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala