Starting April 2024, Batam City Government will enforce the use of Fuel Cards as a control measure for purchasing Pertalite fuel. The Department of Industry and Trade of Batam City announced that approximately 50% of the 178,000 four-wheeled vehicles registered in Batam will be required to use Fuel Cards for Pertalite purchases.
The Fuel Card initiative is designed to limit the purchase of subsidized fuel, enhance efficiency, and ensure targeted distribution. It follows the success of the Fuel Card 3.0 program for Solar fuel, which has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing wasteful use, allowing for surplus quotas. This program has also earned an award from the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2023.
About 50% of four-wheeled vehicles in Batam will be mandated to use Fuel Cards for Pertalite purchases by April 2024, with plans to expand coverage.
The program, a collaboration between the Batam City Government, Pertamina, and Bank Bukopin, aims to ensure subsidized fuel reaches its intended recipients while preventing misuse.
Registration for the Fuel Card will begin in April 2024, with the Department of Industry and Trade partnering with several banks, including Bank Bukopin, to facilitate the process.
The introduction of Fuel Cards for Pertalite follows the successful implementation of Fuel Card 3.0 for Solar fuel, which resulted in sufficient and surplus fuel quotas for Batam.
The program is part of broader efforts to ensure fuel distribution is efficient and meets the needs of the community while minimizing opportunities for fraud and misuse.
The implementation of Fuel Cards for Pertalite purchases in Batam represents a significant step towards regulating and optimizing fuel distribution. For Singaporeans and international visitors, this development underscores Batam’s commitment to sustainability and efficient resource management. The initiative is expected to benefit the local economy by ensuring fuel subsidies are accurately targeted and contribute to the overall stability of Batam’s fuel supply.
Batam City Government announces the mandatory use of Fuel Cards for Pertalite fuel purchases starting April 2024, aiming to regulate subsidized fuel distribution and ensure efficiency. This initiative, building on the success of previous fuel control programs, involves collaboration with Pertamina and several banks, including Bank Bukopin, to facilitate registration and implementation. The move is set to impact around 50% of four-wheeled vehicles in Batam initially, with plans to expand coverage, thereby supporting the city’s economic growth and sustainability efforts.
