Bali Police Bust Massive Gas Scam Syndicate!
The gas case was uncovered by the Denpasar police. A gang of criminals was involved in transferring subsidized gas from 3 kg cylinders into 12 kg and 50 kg containers and then selling it.
Government Seeks Fresh Solutions to Tackle Subsidized Gas Shortages
In recent years, Bali residents have repeatedly faced shortages of subsidized 3-kilogram gas cylinders. People were forced to stand in long lines to buy gas at affordable prices or discovered that the…
Statistics and Facts About the Island of Bali
At first glance, Bali, often perceived as a paradise surrounded by breathtaking nature, appears to visitors or those who have only heard about it as a magical world. But what if we look at the everyda…
Your License Plate Now Decides When You Can Buy Pertalite
In Bali, where people have been queuing for petrol for a second week, the cheapest fuel, subsidised Pertalite, is being sold to cars and motorbikes on alternate days from 17 to 19 October, depending o…
Mysterious Light Spotted in Bali’s Night Sky
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
Denpasar Petrol Stations Use Jerry Cans to Speed Up Refuelling
At three petrol stations in Denpasar, staff have started filling tanks from pre-filled jerry cans: 4 litres for a motorbike and 20 litres for a car.
State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina hopes this will let it serve people faster. In south Bali, people have been waiting hours for fuel for a second week.
Bali Petrol Stations Still Packed Despite New Fuel Supplies
The petrol shortages that caused queues at petrol stations in southern Bali last week have worsened.
In Denpasar, stations that had run out of both Pertalite and Pertamax closed, and people waited hours for fuel even after a tanker had reached the island.
Long Queues for Pertalite Hit Petrol Stations Across South Bali
Queues have formed at some petrol stations in Denpasar and Kuta for Pertalite, the subsidised petrol used mainly by local residents.
A few stations ran out of it. The provincial authorities say supplies are gradually being restored.
Java Beyond the Ordinary: Where Nature Gets Wild
On Java, Bali's neighbouring island, there are places that look like sets from a fantasy film.
The trees here grow to incredible sizes, their branches intertwine high overhead, and their trunks are covered in thick green moss.
Why We Don't Recommend Using Pertalite Gasoline
Pertalite is the most popular and cheapest fuel in Indonesia with a low octane number (90), meant for low-income groups. It is unsuitable for modern engines.
Why is Pertalite a poor choice?
