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Pertamina Increases LPG Supply in Lombok and Sumbawa for MotoGP
Pertamina Patra Niaga has increased LPG supplies in Lombok and Sumbawa ahead of the 2026 MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit in Lombok Tengah, West Nusa Tenggara.
Supply in Lombok is up by as much as 200%, while supply in Sumbawa is up by as much as 100%.
The race runs from 9 to 11 October, when more visitors and business activity are expected to raise energy demand.
The company is coordinating with local parties and closely monitoring distribution to keep supplies moving.
It has also provided 125 LPG cylinders to small businesses operating at event venues.
Of these, 100 went to businesses supported by local government agencies at the Lombok Sumbawa Festival Grandstand B, and 25 went to businesses at the tunnel area.
The extra supplies and cylinders are intended to support households and businesses during the event.
Pertamina Patra Niaga increased LPG supplies in Lombok by up to 200% and in Sumbawa by up to 100% for the 2026 MotoGP.
The company said the increase was intended to meet higher household and business energy needs during the event.
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia is scheduled for 9–11 October 2026 at the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
Pertamina also provided 125 cylinders of 5.5-kilogram Bright Gas to support micro, small and medium-sized businesses during the event.
- Who
- PT Pertamina Patra Niaga increased LPG supplies and provided gas cylinders to local businesses.
- What
- LPG supplies were increased in Lombok and Sumbawa for the MotoGP, and 125 Bright Gas cylinders were distributed to businesses.
- When
- For the 2026 MotoGP, scheduled for 9–11 October 2026.
- Where
- Lombok and Sumbawa, including the Mandalika Circuit area in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
- Why
- To meet expected increases in household and business energy needs linked to visitor mobility and local business activity.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We are strengthening supplies so household and business energy needs can be met properly during the event period.
We are working with businesses supported by the local government to provide 125 5.5-kilogram LPG cylinders for their activities during this event.
Pertamina Patra Niaga increased LPG supplies in Lombok by up to 200% and in Sumbawa by up to 100%.
Kitty Andhora described the supply increase at a fuel station near the Mandalika Circuit.
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Mandalika Circuit.
- Lombok supply increase
- Up to 200%
- Sumbawa supply increase
- Up to 100%
- Event dates
- 9–11 October 2026
- Bright Gas support
- 125 cylinders of 5.5 kilograms
- Distribution to festival grandstand businesses
- 100 cylinders
- Distribution to tunnel-area businesses
- 25 cylinders
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