Heboh Pertamax Oplosan, Kejagung Imbau Masyarakat Agar Tak Tinggalkan Pertamina

Summary

In response to concerns about fuel mixing (BBM Oplosan), Indonesia's Attorney General confirmed that Pertamina's fuel meets industry standards. Febri Adriansyah reassured the public not to worry, emphasizing the integrity of Pertamina's products after conducting open product tests. While acknowledging past blending practices, the Attorney General assured that Pertamina's fuel from 2018 to 2023 adhered to all technical specifications. Pertamina's president director, Simon Loisius, also met with President Joko Widodo to discuss preparations for the upcoming Eid mudik and address the ongoing investigation, with independent audits confirming the fuel quality.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Attorney General, Agung, reassured the public that Pertamina's fuel products meet established standards.
• 😀 Febri Adriansyah, the spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, urged the public not to worry about the quality of Pertamina's fuel and to continue supporting the company.
• 😀 The Attorney General's Office confirmed that blending (fuel mixing) practices did occur between 2018 and 2023, but emphasized that Pertamina's current products have been tested and meet the required standards.
• 😀 The Attorney General's Office is collaborating with Pertamina to conduct open product testing to assure the public of the quality of the fuel.
• 😀 There has been an ongoing investigation into the fuel blending issue, and any errors will be addressed, with investigations continuing into 2023.
• 😀 Pertamina's CEO, Simon Loisius, met with President Joko Widodo to discuss preparations for the upcoming mudik (Lebaran homecoming) season and address the ongoing investigation into fuel blending practices.
• 😀 The meeting with President Widodo also touched on Pertamina's readiness to ensure smooth operations during the Lebaran travel period, focusing on energy supply.
• 😀 Prior to the meeting, Pertamina conducted surprise inspections at several gas stations in Jakarta with independent auditors to check the quality of its fuel.
• 😀 The quality checks at two gas stations in South Jakarta (Jalan Gatot Subroto and Jalan MT Haryono) confirmed that Pertamina's fuel met the required technical specifications.
• 😀 The fuel tested was within acceptable tolerance limits, ensuring that the quantity and quality of Pertamina’s fuel comply with the applicable standards.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript regarding Pertamina's fuel products?

The transcript discusses concerns about the alleged mixing (blending) of fuel by Pertamina, with the Attorney General’s Office (Kejaksaan Agung) assuring the public that Pertamina's fuel products meet the required standards.

What assurance did the Attorney General provide regarding Pertamina's fuel?

The Attorney General assured the public that Pertamina's fuel products meet the official technical standards and that there is no need to worry about the quality of the fuel currently sold by Pertamina.

What did the Attorney General say about past blending practices?

The Attorney General confirmed that blending practices had occurred between 2018 and 2023, but emphasized that Pertamina has been conducting tests to ensure that its products meet the required standards.

What specific actions did Pertamina take to ensure fuel quality?

Pertamina conducted inspections at several gas stations in Jakarta, collaborating with independent agencies to test and verify the quality of their fuel products.

Which locations were inspected by Pertamina in Jakarta?

Pertamina conducted inspections at two gas stations in Jakarta: one on Gatot Subroto Street and another on MT Haryono Street, both located in South Jakarta.

What did the inspection results show about Pertamina's fuel?

The inspection results indicated that Pertamina's fuel met the applicable technical specifications and the fuel's quantity was within the permissible tolerance levels, fulfilling required standards.

What was the purpose of Simon Loisius' meeting with President Joko Widodo?

Simon Loisius, the President Director of Pertamina, met with President Joko Widodo to discuss Pertamina's preparations for the upcoming Lebaran holiday travel and the ongoing investigation into the alleged fuel blending case.

What is the status of the investigation into the alleged fuel blending?

The investigation into the alleged fuel blending is being handled by the Attorney General’s Office, and it is still ongoing as of the transcript's publication.

What message did the Attorney General convey to the public regarding Pertamina?

The Attorney General encouraged the public not to worry about Pertamina's fuel products and to continue supporting Pertamina, emphasizing national pride and trust in domestic products.

How has Pertamina demonstrated its commitment to fuel quality?

Pertamina has shown its commitment by conducting routine inspections and tests, collaborating with independent agencies to ensure that their fuel products meet quality standards and are safe for public use.