Jakarta, Nov. 15 -- A fuel shortage affecting private gas stations in late 2025 is nearing resolution after the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry mediated base fuel import negotiations between private retailers and state-owned energy company Pertamina.

The ministry said on November 7 that British Petroleum (BP), through its joint local venture BP-AKR, had ordered another 100,000 barrels of base fuel from Pertamina after securing the same volume in late October. BP stations have since resumed selling RON 92 fuel.

Negotiations between Pertamina and private operator Vivo are also close to completion, according to the ministry.

The development follows Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia's decision not to grant furthe...