Bali Fuel Shortage: Nyoman Parta Distributes 1,857 Litres of Fuel in Gianyar

BALI – Long queues at several petrol stations in Gianyar, Bali, prompted local assistance from Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) member I Nyoman Parta and the Payangan Police on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

As residents faced lengthy waits to obtain fuel, Nyoman Parta and the Teman Parta Community worked to speed up service for motorists. Meanwhile, officers from the Payangan Police managed traffic, distributed free bottled water to people waiting in line, and assisted motorists whose vehicles ran out of fuel.

Nyoman Parta’s direct involvement also drew praise on social media, with some users comparing his actions to those of North Maluku Governor Sherly Tjoanda Laos and West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, who are known for their direct engagement with residents.

One social media user, Ika Bintang, praised Parta for meeting people on the ground in a comment posted on his personal account, @Nyomanparta, on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Nyoman Parta Distributes 1,857 Litres of Fuel Across Three Locations

Nyoman Parta, a member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives from Bali and a native of Guwang Village in Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency, partnered with the Teman Parta Community to assist motorists facing long queues at petrol stations.

The operation involved four Suzuki Carry pickup trucks and distributed 619 jerrycans containing a total of 1,857 litres of fuel. Each container held three litres.

The fuel was not given away for free. Motorists still purchased and paid for the fuel, while community volunteers helped with the purchasing and distribution process to speed up service.

The distribution covered three locations in Gianyar Regency:

Gianyar town: 175 jerrycans, equivalent to 525 litres.

Celuk: 294 jerrycans, equivalent to 882 litres.

Batubulan: 150 jerrycans, equivalent to 450 litres.

“Each jerrycan contains three litres of fuel distributed to motorists who are waiting in queues,” Nyoman Parta said.

The initiative aimed to help residents gain faster access to fuel amid continued shortages and long queues at several petrol stations across Gianyar, Bali.

Payangan Police Distribute Free Drinking Water to Motorists

In Payangan District, Gianyar Regency, officers from the Payangan Police carried out traffic management and security measures at the Melinggih petrol station.

Led by Payangan Police Chief AKP I Putu Budiartama, S.H., M.H., the operation took place on Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA).

Police officers distributed free bottled water to motorcyclists waiting in line. They also helped prevent congestion on the main road and assisted residents whose vehicles had stopped after running out of fuel.

Officers coordinated with petrol station management to maintain orderly queues and prevent disruptions to public order. They also urged motorists to follow the queue and avoid cutting in line as fuel supplies dwindled.

The police response was intended to ease the burden on residents while maintaining traffic safety around the petrol station.

Fuel Stocks Differ at Two Payangan Petrol Stations

A monitoring report by the Payangan Police at 8:00 a.m. WITA on Saturday, October 17, showed different fuel stock conditions at two petrol stations in the district.

The Semaon petrol station had reportedly run out of all fuel supplies. Meanwhile, the Melinggih petrol station still had 7,121 litres of subsidised Pertalite gasoline available.

Additional supplies of Pertalite and subsidised Bio Solar diesel were expected to arrive on Saturday night, although the estimated arrival time remained tentative.

Payangan Police Chief AKP I Putu Budiartama said officers would continue monitoring the situation and managing traffic as long as fuel queues persisted.

The measures aim to keep the situation safe, orderly and under control while helping residents cope with difficulties accessing fuel.

Bali Fuel Shortages Continue to Affect Residents

The situation in Gianyar highlights the impact of fuel shortages and long queues on daily activities in Bali. Assistance from community volunteers and the police has focused on speeding up fuel distribution, supporting motorists and preventing traffic congestion around petrol stations.

While the initiatives provide immediate relief to residents, the availability of adequate fuel supplies remains crucial to restoring normal access for motorists in Gianyar and other parts of Bali.