gasoline consumption increased from its normal 80.000 kilolitres to 90,000 kilolitres (up to 12.5 percent). While, diesel fuel up to 11.6 percent from 43,000 to 48,000 kilolitres per day.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - PT Pertamina recorded fuel consumption of subsidized gasoline and diesel fuel types, have increased significantly towards the official announcement of the price hikes which is planned this week
Vice President Corporate Communication Pertamina, Ali Mundakir said in Jakarta, on Wednesday, in recent days subsidized gasoline and diesel fuel consumption has increased.
On Tuesday (18/6) gasoline consumption increased from its normal 80.000 kilolitres to 90,000 kilolitres (up to 12.5 percent). While, diesel fuel up to 11.6 percent from 43,000 to 48,000 kilolitres per day.
In the last two weeks, realization of subsidized gasoline have recorded 88,000 kilolitres and 48,000 kilolitres for diesel fuel.
"We've enhanced the distribution of 10 percent above the normal daily average. Subsidized gasoline stock have prepared to 1.76 milion kilolitres that can fulfill the needs for 22 days," Ali explained.
Meanwhile, diesel fuel have prepared for 20 days fulfillment or 860,000 kilolitres.
"We make sure that fuel stock is safe. However, public do not buy fuel in excess," Ali hope.
Fuel terminal and retail outlets (SPBU), according to Ali, will be operate longer than normal day. And if necessary up to 24 hours to ensure the people meet their needs.
Pertamina also aware of distraction and obstacles in the path of its distribution which can be detrimental to public.
He also said, Pertamina had coordinated with police and military force to secure retail outlets and other vital objects.
"We've form a task force and its command post for fuel and LPG in the central and regional office-- start at May 17 until June 30, 2013-- to monitor and ensure the reliability of fuel and LPG supply," he said.
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