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JAMBI, bhayaksa.net—– Alleged misuse of subsidized fuel within the retail commercial sector has once again drawn sharp public scrutiny in Jambi City. A privately owned filling station operated under the Dealer Owned, Dealer Operated scheme, specifically SPBU 24.361.70 PAL X located on Lingkar Selatan Road, Kota Baru District, is strongly suspected of permitting long lines of fleet trucks owned by commercial companies to clog the area on Saturday afternoon (10/10/2026).
Based on direct on-site observations at 4:35 PM WIB, numerous dump trucks transporting industrial commodities were seen queuing past the station’s driveway, completely occupying the roadside shoulder. The private gas station is alleged to have actively facilitated subsidized Bio-50 Solar transactions for corporate-owned commercial vehicles, an action that directly violates zoning laws and established user classification frameworks.
The filling station operators’ actions are alleged to constitute both administrative infractions and commercial trade violations. Under regulations set by BPH Migas and the mandates of Law No. 22 of 2001 on Oil and Gas, freight transport trucks operating for commercial companies are strictly prohibited from consuming subsidized fuel. By law, they are required to purchase non-subsidized diesel variants, such as Dexlite or Pertamina Dex, at standard market rates.
The chaotic environment outside the gas station caused by this heavy gridlock sparked widespread complaints from daily commuters. Ahmad (38), a motorcyclist who travels this route every day, lamented the loss of safe passage for two-wheeled vehicles. “Riding past this spot every evening fills me with anxiety. These massive trucks are parked continuously along both sides of the road shoulder. Motorcyclists are forced to squeeze into the center lane right next to speeding traffic. It is extremely hazardous because the road narrows down drastically, and our field of vision is completely blocked by the truck bodies,” he stated sharply.
Similar grievances echoed from passenger vehicle drivers whose private cars run on subsidized diesel. Hendra (42), an owner of a private diesel car, stated he faces immense difficulties securing his fuel allocation due to the massive queues dominated by industrial fleets. “Private car owners like us hold verified QR Codes, and our daily limit is clearly set to just 50 liters. But trying to just get into the fuel dispenser area is incredibly frustrating because we are completely cut off by these giant corporate dump trucks. The Bio-50 supply at this station frequently runs dry early, even though we all know those corporate fleets should be buying Dexlite. It feels like regular citizens are being pushed out entirely,” he expressed with deep disappointment.
The modus operandi on the ground is alleged to involve the manipulation of digital MyPertamina QR Codes or license plate looping schemes to bypass system controls and access the Bio-50 dispensers. Station management is suspected of deliberately overlooking these practices to maximize daily retail sales volume, thereby compromising the annual Public Service Obligation (PSO) quotas meant for essential food logistics transport and the general public.
The impact of allowing this congestion goes beyond fueling mismatches; it is also alleged to violate Article 274 of the Traffic and Road Transportation Law regarding the obstruction of public transit spaces along the Lingkar Selatan artery. Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional II and law enforcement agencies are now urged to conduct a digital forensic audit immediately and issue strict penalties, including supply suspensions or business permit revocations, if these legal violations are proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Reporter: Harvery.
Editor: bhayaksa.net Team.
