Drivers across parts of Bali queue for hours at fuel stations as Indonesia faces shortages of the subsidised Pertalite fuel. Multiple outlets report motorists experiencing lengthy lines and delays while trying to refuel, with the situation affecting areas including Denpasar and Badung.
Coverage describes how some drivers wait for extended periods, with one account saying a motorist’s wife lined up at around 4:30am and waited about two and a half hours before refuelling. The reports broadly attribute the disruption to limited availability of Pertalite, which is widely used by consumers under Indonesia’s subsidy program. While details on the underlying cause of the shortage are not consistent across outlets, all describe the immediate impact on motorists: fuel service is slower and less reliable, leading to crowded forecourts and prolonged waiting times.
