How to refuel a scooter in Bali
A short guide for riders in Bali. Most rental scooters run on Pertalite or Pertamax from Pertamina stations, called SPBU.
Historical prices as of 2026-10-13; current pump prices have not been verified.
Which fuel to choose
Choose petrol that meets the minimum octane rating (RON) in the scooter manual or on its fuel label. Ask the rental company if it is unclear; neither Pertalite nor Pertamax is suitable for every scooter.
Historical prices as of 2026-10-13; current pump prices have not been verified. Pertalite (RON 90): Rp10,000/l; Pertamax (RON 92): Rp15,950/l.
Solar or Biosolar is diesel. Never put it in a scooter.
Why the fuel has different colours
Pertamina dyes its petrol so that grades are easy to tell apart: Pertalite is green and Pertamax is blue. Blue petrol in a bottle is usually Pertamax.
At the station
Switch off the engine and follow the station’s instructions before refuelling.
Say the fuel and the amount: “Pertalite, penuh” means Pertalite, full tank; “Pertalite, dua puluh ribu” means Rp20,000 of Pertalite.
Check that the pump display starts from zero before the attendant starts filling.
Pay in cash or by QRIS. Scooters do not need the MyPertamina QR code for Pertalite; it is required only for cars.
Fuel by the road
Pertashop is a small official Pertamina outlet with station prices.
Pertamini is an independent roadside pump, and many shops sell fuel in one-litre bottles. Both cost more and the quality is not checked. Buy only what you need to reach a station.
During the fuel shortage
Check the live map before you ride: drivers report which stations have fuel and how long the queue is.
Go early in the day, carry cash, and try Pertamax if Pertalite is gone.
Do not buy extra fuel to store; Pertamina asks everyone to buy only what they need.
Useful words at the pump
| Isi penuh | Fill it up |
|---|---|
| Pertalite, dua puluh ribu | Pertalite for Rp20,000 |
| Mulai dari nol | Starting from zero |
| Bensin habis? | Is the petrol gone? |
| Antre | Queue |
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
Which petrol should I use for a rental scooter in Bali?
Choose petrol that meets the minimum octane rating (RON) in the scooter manual or on its fuel label. Ask the rental company if it is unclear; neither Pertalite nor Pertamax is suitable for every scooter.
Why is some petrol in Bali blue?
Pertamina colours its petrol by grade. Blue petrol is Pertamax; Pertalite is green.
Do tourists need a QR code to buy petrol in Bali?
Not on a scooter. The MyPertamina QR code is required only for cars buying Pertalite. Pertamax needs no QR.
Is it safe to buy petrol in bottles by the road?
It works in an emergency, but it costs more and the quality is not checked. Buy only enough to reach a Pertamina station.
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