Shell and BP pumps run dry in Jakarta as import caps begin to bite


On Wednesday, shortages were reported at Shell stations across the city, where petrol was unavailable and only diesel remained on offer. — The Jakarta Post

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.

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