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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?

Recently, the Indonesian authorities introduced QR codes for refueling with Pertalite gasoline. Initially, this brand was subsidized by the state as fuel for the less affluent segments of the populati…

Pertalite is the most popular and cheapest fuel in Indonesia with a low octane number (90), intended for low-income segments of the population. It is not suitable for modern engines.

Bali residents complain about a shortage of Pertamax fuel at several gas stations.

The issue has affected Denpasar, Badung, and especially the southern regions of the island, where some stations have completely stopped selling Pertamax, continuing to offer only subsidized Pertalite.

At one of Denpasar’s gas stations, workers were caught pouring cheaper, government-subsidized Pertalite fuel into tanks designated for the more expensive Pertamax.

A Denpasar police representative stated that four employees of the gas station are currently being questioned. The fraud was uncovered after local residents reported suspicious activity.