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| West Kalimantan Government Forms Monitoring Team to Tackle Subsidized Fuel Shortages and Long Queues at Gas Stations. |
Pontianak, July 29, 2025 – The West Kalimantan Provincial Government is taking firm action to resolve the ongoing issue of subsidized fuel shortages, which have caused long queues and public unrest—especially among truck drivers.
On Monday, July 28, 2025, a special meeting was held at the Arwana Meeting Room, West Kalimantan Governor’s Office, led by Provincial Secretary dr. Harisson, M.Kes. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including Hiswana Migas, the West Kalimantan Land Transport Organization (Organda), the Truck Drivers Alliance, and various local government agencies.
Why Was the Meeting Held?
The meeting aimed to anticipate future fuel shortages and prevent potential demonstrations from truck drivers who are struggling to get subsidized fuel, especially diesel (Solar).
“With the formation of a Supervisory Team, we can go directly to gas stations to investigate the issues firsthand and take action to prevent fuel shortages,” said Harisson.
The team will not only include government agencies and law enforcement, but also truck driver representatives, ensuring more transparent and grounded monitoring on the field.
“We’re including truck drivers because they are the ones who truly experience these problems on a daily basis. With their involvement, we hope this team can operate more effectively,” Harisson added.
Once officially formed through a decree (SK), the Fuel Monitoring Team will be deployed to inspect gas stations (SPBU), identify any irregularities, and ensure fair distribution practices. The decree is still being finalized, but the provincial government is pushing for quick implementation before the situation worsens.
During the same meeting, West Kalimantan Organda Secretary Maturji shared the current difficulties faced by commercial drivers. He revealed that some gas stations only allow fuel purchases worth IDR 250,000 to IDR 300,000 and limit the hours during which subsidized fuel is sold.
“This policy really makes things difficult. Loaded trucks have to queue for hours just to fill up. It disrupts logistics and creates traffic congestion,” Maturji explained.
The transport sector is requesting priority treatment for loaded trucks so they can receive 50 to 80 liters of subsidized fuel per visit. This, they argue, would help ensure timely delivery of goods across the region.
Provincial Secretary Harisson reaffirmed his commitment to working together with BPH Migas, law enforcement, Organda, and the truck drivers alliance to ensure fair and targeted fuel distribution.
“Subsidized fuel must be enjoyed by those who truly need it. Strengthened monitoring and firm law enforcement are key,” he concluded.
The West Kalimantan Government is responding swiftly to the fuel crisis by forming a Subsidized Fuel Monitoring Team, aiming to prevent shortages and improve transparency. With multi-stakeholder involvement, especially from truck drivers, the province hopes to reduce long queues and ensure that subsidized fuel reaches its intended recipients.
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