Bali fuel crisis, October 2026: what happened, day by day
Queues at Bali petrol stations started on 11 October 2026. Below is every confirmed step with its source, newest first. For where fuel is right now, use the live map and the reports block.
Right now
Bali, 10.11 15:13 WITA: in the last 6 hours drivers reported fuel at 1 stations, a long queue at 0 and no fuel at 4.
Timeline
- 23 October: In plenary cabinet meeting remarks released by the Cabinet Secretariat, President Prabowo Subianto said the Bali queues were caused by distribution delays, not empty stocks, and ordered a review of fuel distribution contracts. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia reported Bali’s fuel stock at 12 days. Source: detikFinance,
- 20 October: Ida Bagus Setiawan, head of Bali’s labour and energy agency (Disnaker ESDM), pointed villagers in Buleleng to Pertashop outlets as an alternative. Pertashop does not sell Pertalite, so Pertalite buyers are still directed to filling stations. The province aimed to normalise distribution in all regencies by 20 October. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 20 October: Bali Tourism Office head I Wayan Sumarajaya said the fuel shortage had not hit visitor numbers: 22,000–24,000 foreign arrivals a day in mid-October, in line with September. No travel agent had complained or reported cancellations, and fuel queues were gradually easing across Bali. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 19 October: Governor Wayan Koster said fuel problems outside the Sarbagita area around Denpasar would be cleared that day. Several stations in Karangasem had run out but had been resupplied; he put depot stocks at 30 million litres of Pertalite and 10 million of Pertamax, enough for up to 12 days. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 19 October: Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the number of tankers supplying Bali had been raised from three to seven and Bali’s fuel reserve from 11–12 days to 15. Unloading problems had cut reserves by three to four days, causing the long queues, he said. Source: ANTARA News,
- 19 October: Governor Wayan Koster extended the odd-even rule to 20–23 October and said it could end earlier if supply and queues return to normal. Bali stocks on 19 October: Pertalite 30.136 million litres (about 11 days), Pertamax 11.045 million (8 days). 52 stations work 24 hours, down from 66. Source: NusaBali,
- 18 October: On the second day of the odd-even rule, queues fell significantly at almost all stations in Bali, Pertamina Patra Niaga said. Stations in Jembrana, Tabanan, Karangasem, Buleleng, Badung and Denpasar stay open 24 hours until queues return to normal. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 17 October: On the first day of the odd-even rule, queues at some stations began to improve gradually, Pertamina Patra Niaga said. The company targets 48 million litres of extra Pertalite from shipments on 7–17 October, about two weeks of supply. The army and Bali police are escorting tank trucks to stations. Source: ANTARA News,
- 16 October: The Bali provincial government and Pertamina Patra Niaga announced odd-even plate rules for buying fuel at all Pertamina stations in Bali on 17–19 October (governor’s letter No. B.21/16673/5/Disnaker.ESDM): odd last digits on 17 October, even on 18 October. Purchases are capped at 20 litres for cars and 3 litres for motorbikes. Source: ANTARA News,
- 16 October: Tankers MT Pangkalan Brandan (16 million litres of Pertalite, Manggis) and MT Asian Rigel (4 million litres, Sanggaran) docked. Pertamina Patra Niaga opened a jerrycan delivery service at eight Denpasar stations: 5,000 litres a day, up to 3 litres per person, cash only. Queues at several stations were gradually easing, Pertamina said. Source: ANTARA News,
- 15 October: Pertamina Patra Niaga said about 19 million of the planned 57.9 million litres had reached the Sanggaran and Manggis terminals, with the rest due within two to three days. 108 tank trucks with 465 crew were on standby, and service at stations was gradually becoming orderly, the company said. Source: ANTARA News,
- 15 October: Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the queues were starting to ease, but distribution had not yet returned to normal. Pertamina President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri apologised and named a delayed tanker that had difficulties while anchoring. The Udayana military command is helping secure fuel distribution. Source: ANTARA News,
- 15 October: The Ombudsman of Indonesia ordered its Bali office to carry out a rapid review of the causes of the queues. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 15 October: Queues continued in parts of Bali. 66 stations in Denpasar and Badung were open 24 hours, 108 tank trucks were deployed and the Sanggaran and Manggis terminals worked around the clock. No date for normal supply was given. Source: detikFinance,
- 14 October: Pertamina announced an extra 57.9 million litres (44.9 million Pertalite, 13 million Pertamax), with tankers arriving on 14–17 October, and raised the number of 24-hour stations in Denpasar from 24 to 60. Source: IDN Times,
- 14 October: The Bali provincial government told staff of government agencies and state- and region-owned companies to work from home on 15–17 October and moved school and university classes online, to support fuel supply and distribution. Direct public services, emergency services and security staff keep working on site. Source: NusaBali,
- 13 October: Stations in Denpasar and Badung began working 24 hours; Tabanan and Gianyar were to follow within one or two days. The governor said Pertalite and Pertamax supply was secured for two weeks. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 13 October: Pertamina said tankers were scheduled to reach the Sanggaran and Manggis terminals on 12, 14 and 16 October, 26,200 KL in total. Bali uses about 2,200 KL of Pertalite a day. People were asked to buy only what they need. Source: CNN Indonesia,
- 13 October: Pertamina prices for Bali were Pertalite Rp10,000 per litre, Pertamax Rp15,950, Biosolar Rp6,800. Source: iNews/RCTI,
- 12 October: Governor Wayan Koster met Pertamina and said supply should recover by Monday afternoon, with another tanker due on 13 October. The head of Bali’s energy office said the queues were caused by limited fuel quotas at stations. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
- 11 October: queues began at stations across Bali. A tanker carrying 20,500 kilolitres (18,000 KL Pertalite, 2,500 KL Pertamax) docked the same day, Pertamina Patra Niaga said. Source: ANTARA News Bali,
Why is there a fuel shortage in Bali?
Queues began on 11 October 2026. On 12 October the head of Bali’s energy office said they were caused by limited fuel quotas at stations; Pertamina has since added tanker deliveries and 24-hour stations. The Ombudsman is reviewing the causes.
When will the Bali fuel crisis end?
No official end date yet. On 18 October Pertamina said queues had fallen significantly at almost all stations; on 19 October the governor extended the odd-even rule to 23 October, saying it could end earlier if supply and queues return to normal. Check live reports before driving.
Should tourists change plans because of the fuel shortage?
Plan for possible long queues if you ride a scooter or drive. Refuel when you see a station with fuel and a short queue, keep your tank above half, and buy only what you need.
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