Shell’s retail petrol stations in Indonesia have run out of petrol as import restrictions imposed by the South-east Asian nation crimp supplies. Three varieties of petrol are currently not available at Shell stations across the country, according to a statement on its website.
A spokesperson said on Tuesday (Oct 7) that the company is coordinating with government and other stakeholders “to restock petrol fuel products at Shell fuel stations as soon as possible”.
Pump stations operated by Shell and BP had run low on fuels in late August. Shell, which flagged supply challenges as far back as January, has about 200 petrol stations across the country. The latest shortages are wider than those seen in recent months.
Petrol supplies across South-east Asia’s largest economy have been tight and, at times, insufficient to meet local demand as government-imposed guidelines limit fuel imports by private retailers.
State oil and gas company Pertamina can import fuel on behalf of those who have used up their quotas, although at least one retailer has cancelled such an order, citing quality concerns.
Full story Shell petrol stations in Indonesia run dry on supply shortages - The Business Times
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