JAKARTA: Several Shell and BP petrol stations here have run low on fuel over the past week, with some sites suspending sales of their key products, underscoring supply strains among private fuel retailers as import quotas run dry.
On Wednesday, shortages were reported at Shell stations across the city, where petrol was unavailable and only diesel remained on offer. The stations appeared largely quiet, with almost no vehicles queuing, while attendants stayed on standby to explain the limited fuel availability.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for choosing Shell’s high-quality fuels. Shell Indonesia informs that petrol products are not available at several Shell service stations until further notice,” it said in a statement published on its website.
“Shell Indonesia president director Ingrid Siburian confirmed that some stations were running out of certain fuel types, adding that the company was coordinating with the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry to restore supply.
“Shell stations continue to serve customers with Shell V-Power Diesel and other services, including Shell Select, Shell Recharge, workshops and lubricants,” Ingrid said in a statement on Wednesday, as quoted by Kontan.
BP also reported sporadic shortages amid stock disruptions. Vanda Laura, president director of PT Aneka Petroindo Raya, which operates BP stations, said several outlets were facing shortages of BP Ultimate and BP 92.
“We are working to restore supply by actively coordinating with stakeholders, optimising distribution, sourcing alternative domestic supplies and preparing operational scenarios to ensure services remain available,” Vanda said. — The Jakarta Post/ANN
