Pertamina Siaga, Accompany Your Istiqamah Journey to Welcome Eid Al-Fitr
Jakarta, April 30, 2022 - "Start from zero," said Rian, a petrol station operator in the KM 102A Cipali Rest Area, who is given the mandate to serve refueling for homecoming vehicles on their way back to their hometown to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1443 H this year, or serving people who want to spend time with their families on vacation after 2 years of not doing homecoming.
It is estimated that 85 million Indonesians will travel during the Eid al-Fitr period in 2022. To support this journey, thousands of Pertamina energy fighters, from April 11 to May 10, who are members of the Pertamina RAFI Task Force Team, are committed to carrying out their mandate to serve people's energy needs through various Pertamina Siaga services.
Since the start of the RAFI Task Force, Pertamina has continued to maintain all of its products' stock. For fuel products, the average is over 18 days, LPG is over 13 days, and Avtur is 37 days. Moreover, all facilities and operational facilities, which include 114 fuel Terminals, 23 LPG Terminals, more than 7,400 petrol stations, 667 SPBE, 4,972 LPG Agents, and 68 DPPU, are also alerted, including the personnel.
“Our job is to help people travel and stay in touch with family and relatives. Of course, there are feelings of sadness when we cannot gather during Eid. But this is where we have to be firm, istiqamah, and believe that this is also worship that will bring blessings to families and communities who celebrate it," said Sudarsono, a tank crew, carrying 24 kilo-liters (KL) of fuel to petrol stations on the homecoming route for the Malang and East Java regions.
In addition to the main services, from April 21 to May 8, Pertamina Siaga services are also present as the energy backbone for the smooth flow of homecoming in 2022. There are more than 1,370 standby petrol stations, 300 provide takjil for the community, 339 units of Motorist Pertamina Delivery Service, ready to break through traffic jams to deliver fuel for those who need it in an emergency, 154 pocket petrol stations to break up congestion at petrol stations, and 85 Pertamina Siaga Kiosk points or Pertashop Siaga which provide quality fuel, namely Pertamax Series and Dex Series at 47 strategic location points.
Not only fuel, but Pertamina has also prepared more than 48 thousand LPG Standby agents and outlets, operating 24 hours even on holidays to ensure that Eid specialties can be served on Eid al-Fitr.
"The fuel that we carry can be very meaningful energy for people who are on their way, especially with the high enthusiasm of the community to welcome this year's Eid. We will always be on standby, helping and distributing fuel for those in need,” continued a motorist officer, M. Dian Choirul Anam, who served at a petrol station in the Magelang area, Central Java.
In addition to energy availability, additional services are also provided at strategic points on the homecoming route, tourist route, or traffic-prone and disaster-prone routes. Rumah Pertamina Siaga is back this year, providing health services, Tugu Mandiri insurance services, Lesehan Enduro which provides oil change services and a place to rest, as well as a Mini Store for selling Pertamina's official merchandise, including the Official MotoGP Merchandise Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.
"To support vigilance and security during long trips, Rumah Pertamina Siaga is here as a place to rest while ensuring the driver's health or the vehicle's health. During the Eid al-Fitr period, let's support the implementation of safe and healthy homecoming trips, not forgetting to ensure minimal waste together," explained Randi Rahayu, a health service officer at Rumah Pertamina Siaga in KM 57 Rest Area, Jakarta Cikampek section.
Do not forget, Pertamina also reminds you to check the condition of your vehicle and fill up your vehicle's fuel at every opportunity, of course with quality fuel such as the Pertamax Series and Dex Series for a comfortable trip. The public can also use MyPertamina to make the trip more enjoyable with various promos such as Double Points for the purchase of Pertamax Turbo and Dex Series for the period 2-4 May, as well as the opportunity to win various attractive prizes from MyPertamina Tebar Prize 2022.
"We ask the public not to worry. Pertamina is here to carry out the spirit of Energy for Istiqamah, stand by with determination to provide maximum service to support the smooth running of the Eid al-Fitr celebration in 2022, ensure the availability of energy in a safe condition and all services run optimally during the homecoming period, Hari Raya Eid Al-Fitr, and the return flow later. Happy traveling, always be careful, and apology inwardly and outwardly, Happy Eid Al-Fitr 1443 H," said President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Sub Holding Commercial & Trading of PT Pertamina (Persero), Alfian Nasution.
Information about all Pertamina Siaga 2022 services and Pertamina products can be accessed through mypertamina.id website, social media @ptpertaminapatraniaga and @mypertamina, or contact Pertamina Call Center (PCC) 135 for more information.**