Living on Sumba
Pertamina ships 2,500 kilolitres of fuel to Sumba to ease queues
Queues had formed at stations in Southwest Sumba. The local government now caps purchases at 5 litres for motorbikes and 15 for cars.
Pertamina said on 28 October 2026 that it had distributed 2,500 kilolitres of fuel on Sumba through its Waingapu fuel terminal to clear queues at petrol stations in Southwest Sumba: 550 kl of Pertamax, 700 kl of Pertalite and 1,250 kl of Biosolar diesel. The local government limits Pertamax and Pertalite purchases to 5 litres per motorbike and 15 litres per car.
- 2,500 kl of fuel distributed through the Waingapu fuel terminal, announced on 28 October 2026.
- Breakdown: 550 kl Pertamax, 700 kl Pertalite, 1,250 kl Biosolar.
- Queues had formed at several petrol stations (SPBU) in Southwest Sumba.
- Purchase cap: 5 litres per motorbike, 15 litres per car (Pertamax and Pertalite).
- Pertamina is working with local government and law enforcement against repeat purchases for resale.
KUPANG — State energy company Pertamina distributed 2,500 kilolitres of fuel on Sumba through its Waingapu fuel terminal to clear queues at several petrol stations (SPBU) in Southwest Sumba, it said on 28 October. The delivery included 550 kl of Pertamax, 700 kl of Pertalite and 1,250 kl of Biosolar diesel.
Why Pertamina is tightening fuel supervision on Sumba
Pertamina said it was concerned about repeat purchases that looked like fuel being bought for resale, and that it was working with the local government and law enforcement to tighten supervision.
Fuel purchase limits for motorbikes and cars
The local government has limited purchases of Pertamax and Pertalite to 5 litres per motorbike and 15 litres per car. "Pertamina continues to optimise fuel supply and distribution to meet the needs of the people of Sumba," said Ahad Rahedi, the company's regional communications manager.
What it means
If you drive on Sumba, expect purchase limits and occasional queues. Fill up whenever you can before long trips, especially in the west of the island.
If you are driving or riding a scooter on Sumba, expect purchase limits of 5 litres per motorbike and 15 litres per car for Pertamax and Pertalite, and occasional queues at petrol stations. Fill up whenever you can before long trips, especially in the west of the island.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fuel shortage in Sumba?
Queues formed at several petrol stations in Southwest Sumba in October 2026. Pertamina said on 28 October that it had distributed 2,500 kl of fuel on the island through its Waingapu terminal to clear them.
How much petrol can I buy in Sumba?
The local government limits Pertamax and Pertalite to 5 litres per motorbike and 15 litres per car per purchase.
What should drivers do?
Fill up whenever you can before long trips, especially in the west of the island, and expect occasional queues.
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