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| Regent Karolin Natasa acts fast to tackle fuel queues in Landak, ensuring safe fuel stock, smooth distribution, and normal public services ahead of Eid al-Fitr. |
Landak – Fuel queues at several gas stations in Landak Regency have caught the serious attention of Regent Karolin Margret Natasa. She acted quickly, coordinating across sectors to ensure smooth fuel distribution so that the public would not be disrupted, especially ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Since queues appeared in areas like Ngabang and nearby regions, Karolin instructed local government officials to work with the police and gas station operators. The goal: ensure orderly service and equitable fuel availability.
“We are not standing still. From the beginning, we coordinated and requested faster distribution to Landak, especially at gas stations with long queues,” Karolin said during a coordination meeting with the West Kalimantan Forkopimda and Pertamina on Friday evening (March 20, 2026).
In addition, Regent Karolin requested direct monitoring in the field to ensure fuel reaches the public and does not pile up in certain locations.
This swift action aims to keep community activities running normally, as fuel demand usually spikes ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
Meanwhile, Pertamina confirmed that fuel stocks for West Kalimantan are secure. Supplies are stored at the Pontianak Fuel Terminal and are continuously reinforced with regular deliveries from other regions.
“Fuel in West Kalimantan is stored at the Pontianak Terminal. Currently, the available stock is very safe,” a Pertamina representative said during the meeting.
Pertamina also schedules ship arrivals every two days to maintain supply for gasoline and diesel, sourced from refineries in Java and storage in Merak.
According to Pertamina, the current queues are caused more by sudden spikes in public demand (panic buying) rather than stock shortages.
In response, Regent Karolin urged the public to remain calm and buy fuel according to their needs so queues can clear faster.
“If purchases are made as usual, without overbuying, distribution will return to normal faster. We all need to help maintain the situation,” Karolin said.
The local government is also pushing for faster deliveries to areas farther from distribution centers to avoid delays. Monitoring continues to prevent hoarding or misuse.
“We ensure this supply reaches the public. We supervise together so no one is disadvantaged,” Karolin emphasized.
With swift measures and cross-sector coordination, the government is optimistic that fuel queues can be resolved soon, keeping the public calm and services optimal.
FAQ – Common Questions About Fuel Queues in Landak
1. Why are fuel queues happening in Landak?
Queues appear due to simultaneous spikes in public demand ahead of Eid, not because of a fuel shortage.
2. Is fuel stock safe?
Yes, fuel is stored at the Pontianak Terminal and reinforced with regular deliveries from Java and Merak.
3. What actions is the local government taking?
Regent Karolin monitors distribution directly, coordinates with gas stations, and encourages the public to buy fuel reasonably.
4. How can the public help reduce queues?
By buying fuel as usual and not over-purchasing, distribution can normalize faster.
5. Will the government continue supervising distribution?
Yes, local authorities and officers continue monitoring until conditions stabilize.
