Pertamina Strengthens LPG Supply In West Kalimantan Before Eid 1447 H
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| Pertamina adds 497K LPG 3 kg cylinders in West Kalimantan ahead of Ramadan and Eid 1447 H to anticipate rising public demand. |
Pontianak — As Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri approach, household energy demand is expected to rise significantly. In response, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Kalimantan has stepped up by increasing the supply of 3-kilogram LPG cylinders across West Kalimantan.
The additional supply is substantial, reaching more than 497,000 LPG cylinders distributed through a facultative allocation system to multiple regions.
Area Manager of Communication, Relations & CSR for Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Kalimantan, Edi Mangun, stated that the distribution is being carried out evenly across several regencies and cities.
These include Bengkayang, Kapuas Hulu, North Kayong, Ketapang, Kubu Raya, Landak, Melawi, Mempawah, Sambas, Sanggau, Sekadau, Sintang, as well as Pontianak City and Singkawang City.
According to Edi, this move reflects Pertamina’s commitment to ensuring energy availability, especially during periods of increased consumption.
“Pertamina is committed to securing energy supply for the community, including 3-kilogram LPG widely used by households and micro businesses,” he said in Pontianak on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the additional allocation is a preventive measure to ensure that public demand remains fully met through the Eid al-Fitr period.
At the same time, the public is urged not to engage in panic buying. Pertamina reminds consumers to purchase LPG according to their needs and follow the government-regulated Highest Retail Price (HET).
To maintain smooth and targeted distribution, Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to collaborate with local governments, relevant agencies, and law enforcement authorities.
Strict monitoring is being implemented to ensure that subsidized LPG reaches the intended beneficiaries, namely low-income households and micro enterprises.
“We encourage those who can afford it to switch to non-subsidized LPG so that subsidies are better targeted,” he added.
Pertamina also stressed that firm action will be taken against any parties attempting to disrupt or misuse the distribution of subsidized LPG.
For public service and transparency, people can access information or report issues through the Pertamina Contact Center at 135, via email at pcc135@pertamina.com, or through official social media @pertamina135.
This initiative is expected to help stabilize energy supply during Ramadan and ahead of Eid al-Fitr, allowing the public to observe the holiday season without concerns over LPG shortages.
