Indonesia's Bali hit by fuel supply delay as long queues form at Petrol Stations (Video)

Indonesia’s popular tourist island of Bali has been hit by fuel distribution delays, leaving motorists waiting for hours in long queues at petrol stations.

The disruption, reported since Sunday, October 11, was blamed on a delayed fuel tanker, bad weather and rising demand for subsidised petrol. Some motorists reportedly waited up to seven hours to refuel.

Authorities said the problem was linked to distribution difficulties rather than a lack of fuel reserves. State-owned energy company Pertamina has deployed additional tanker trucks and accelerated deliveries to affected stations.

Bali Governor Wayan Koster urged residents not to panic-buy, while officials stepped up efforts to restore normal fuel supplies. By Thursday, October 15, authorities said the queues were gradually easing, although distribution had yet to fully return to normal. 

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