Dozens of Motorcycles Break Down after Filling Up with Fuel Mixed with Water at a Gas Station in Bekasi, Pertamina's Response

"Heboh Puluhan Motor Mogok Usai Isi BBM Bercampur Air di SPBU Bekasi, Ini Tanggapan Pertamina" translates to: "Commotion as Dozens of Motorcycles Break Down After Filling Up with Fuel Mixed with Water at a Gas Station in Bekasi, Here is Pertamina's Response"

Dream - Dozens of vehicles broke down in Bekasi, West Java, after refueling at a gas station under Pertamina near the train station in Bekasi. The breakdown of these vehicles is suspected to be due to the fuel at the gas station being mixed with water.

Dozens of Motorcycles Break Down after Filling Up with Fuel Mixed with Water at a Gas Station in Bekasi, Pertamina's Response

This news was known from a post by one of the netizens on social media X with the account @ndialfein_. The uploader even mentioned that this problem was also experienced by approximately 10 people whose vehicles broke down after refueling at the gas station.

"I just filled up with gasoline and when I tried to start the engine, it wouldn't turn on. Approximately 10 vehicles experienced the same issue. It turns out, after being checked by the gas station attendant, they said it was mixed with water, huhu. Could it be because of the rain? The gas station is located near Bekasi station."

tweet account @ndialfein_ quoted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

The following is the translation of the 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "This netizen also provided evidence when his motorcycle broke down and a picture of gasoline mixed with water in a bottle. There is also a video showing motorcycle riders gathering in front of the gas station."

"Response Pertamina"

Pertamina also speaks up to respond to this issue. Pertamina's Area Manager Communication, Relation, and CSR for the Western Java region, Eko Kristiawan, confirmed the allegation of Pertalite gasoline being mixed with water at SPBU 34.17106 Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 100, Bekasi City. This information was known from public complaints accompanied by evidence of the fuel sample.

"There was an alleged contamination of Pertalite fuel with water at gas station 34.17106 Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 100, Bekasi City on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 21:00 WIB. This was discovered after receiving a complaint along with evidence of contaminated fuel samples from a consumer after refueling with Pertalite fuel."

Eko revealed to Dream, Tuesday, March 25, 2024.

Regarding the incident, Eko said that the gas station is responsible for repairing the vehicle damage and replacing the consumer's vehicle fuel with Pertamax.

"At present, gas stations have suspended distribution operations and are conducting inspections on all tanks at the gas stations."

ungkap Eko.

Eko urges, during the operational suspension of fuel station SPBU 34.17106 in Kota Bekasi, as a temporary alternative, the community can refuel at fuel station SPBU 34.17135 on Jl. KH. Agus Salim No. 108 in Kota Bekasi or at fuel station SPBU 33.17101 on Jl. Ir. H. Juanda in Kota Bekasi.

"Pertamina guarantees the smooth distribution and availability of fuel supplies for the community, especially in the Bekasi city area and its surroundings," he said. Furthermore, Eko added that if the community needs information related to Pertamina's products and services, as well as accurate subsidies or other complaints, they can contact the Pertamina Call Center at 135."

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