Fuel shortage brings long queues to Bali petrol stations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 09:20 · Archive

Drivers in Bali face hours-long queues as supplies of subsidised fuel run short.

Drivers on the Indonesian island of Bali face hours-long queues at petrol stations amid shortages of subsidised Pertalite fuel. The shortage was first reported on Sunday, and supplies arrived two days later. Some petrol stations have run low or completely dry, with queues stretching for considerable distances.

The disruption has affected residents who rely on motorbikes for transport and work. It has also impacted thousands of tourists visiting the island. One person reported waiting two-and-a-half hours early in the morning to refuel, while another said they had already been waiting about 40 minutes with an empty tank. Roadside fuel vendors have also struggled to keep their supplies stocked.

Bali authorities called for calm as the shortages disrupted daily life across parts of the island including Denpasar, Badung, Seminyak, Berawa and Canggu. Despite the shortage, fuel in Bali remains inexpensive at around 90 Australian cents per litre, less than half the Australian average.

How it is being reported

• Bali authorities call for calm as fuel shortage crisis sparks wild scenes, causing chaos for Aussie touristsMotorists have reported waiting in lengthy queues on the Indonesian island, with petrol supplies running low at some service stations.Daily Mail · 14 Oct, 08:54
• Drivers queue for hours in Bali amid fuel shortageDrivers in Bali face hours-long queues amid shortages of Indonesia’s subsidised Pertalite fuel.Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 17:32

In this story: Bali · Indonesia · Denpasar · Badung · Seminyak

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