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The police challenge is how to ensure that this consumption remains within regulations when the available biodiesel quota must meet the needs of vehicles in Lampung as well as passing vehicles.

Therefore, Lampung Police are gathering data from all gas stations to compare quota, number of consumers, delivery times, and when stocks run out.

The data will then be cross-checked with Pertamina and BPH Migas data.

Heri said the inspection is necessary to determine whether the queues are simply due to increased demand or if there are irregular refueling patterns.

"If the quota is sufficient up to the area, but queues still occur, this needs to be investigated," he said.

The police will also examine the characteristics of each gas station.

Stations with high consumer volume will be compared to stations in areas with fewer consumers.

"If a station has few consumers but a high quota, this is something to look into. We want to avoid abuse," Heri said.

Pertamina: Supply Increased

Meanwhile, Pertamina Patra Niaga assures that the biodiesel supply in Lampung remains available and distribution is even increased to respond to higher consumption.

Rusminto Wahyudi, Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga for the South Sumatra and Bangka Belitung Regional, said that the average biodiesel distribution in Lampung rose from around 2,178 kiloliters (KL) per day in January-April 2026 to 2,503 KL per day in May-August.

Entering September, Pertamina added around 265 KL per day, making the average distribution approximately 2,768 KL per day.

Pertamina also stated that supplies to gas stations with high consumption remain monitored and can be increased if needed.

For example, at Campang Raya gas station in Bandar Lampung, biodiesel distribution up to September 6, 2026, recorded 3,248 KL or 116.55 percent of the proportional quota for the third quarter of 2026.

Rusminto assured that Pertamina continues distribution according to quota and regulations.

Police Examine Refueling Patterns

Besides the vehicle origin, police are also examining refueling patterns using barcode systems.