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Pertalite runs out at three fuel stations in Bali's Klungkung
Pertalite, a subsidized fuel, ran out at three fuel stations in Klungkung, a district on the Indonesian island of Bali.
Drivers went to the stations to buy Pertamax instead, and long queues formed.
The affected stations are in Semarapura Tengah, Semarapura Kangin and Takmung.
Residents said the shortage had been going on since the previous day.
One driver said people had been queuing from 7 a.m.
and that conditions were unusually severe.
The shortage has left residents wondering why subsidized fuel is unavailable, even in a relatively small district.
The account gives no explanation for the shortage or information about when supplies will return.
Pertalite ran out at three fuel stations in Klungkung, Bali, prompting drivers to queue for Pertamax.
The queues were reported at the Besang, Siku and Batu Tabih stations.
Residents said they had arrived from 07:00 local time.
One resident said the Pertalite shortage had lasted since the previous day.
The cause of the shortage was not stated.
- Who
- Drivers in Klungkung, including resident Budiarta, queued for fuel.
- What
- Pertalite was unavailable at three stations, and drivers queued to buy Pertamax.
- When
- The queues were reported on 13 October 2026; residents said they had arrived from 07:00 local time.
- Where
- Klungkung, Bali, at the Besang, Siku and Batu Tabih fuel stations.
- Why
- Pertalite was out of stock. The cause of the shortage was not stated.
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Budiarta said Pertalite had already been out of stock.
Residents arrived at fuel stations as queues were reported at three locations in Klungkung.
- Fuel
- Pertalite was out of stock
- Stations
- 3
- Besang station
- Jalan Ngurah Rai, Semarapura Tengah
- Siku station
- Jalan Rama, Semarapura Kangin
- Batu Tabih station
- Jalan Raya Batu Tabih, Takmung, Banjarangkan
What people are saying
From yesterday it has been empty. Fuel is scarce. To buy Pertamax, we are queuing for a long time like this.
Almost never has the condition been this severe.











