BALI — Bali Governor Wayan Koster has extended the odd-even vehicle registration policy at fuel stations across Bali until Friday, October 23, 2026, as authorities work to maintain fuel distribution and prevent long queues amid a gradual recovery in fuel supplies.
Koster announced the extension following a coordination meeting with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Pertamina President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri, and members of Bali’s Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) at the Pertamina Pesanggaran Fuel Terminal in Denpasar on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Despite the extension, the governor emphasized that the policy remains temporary and will be evaluated if fuel distribution returns to normal before the deadline.
“If conditions improve before then, we will review the policy. I believe the situation will normalize over the next few days and return to how it was before the problem occurred,” he said.
Fuel Queues Decline at Bali Gas Stations
Koster said fuel distribution across Bali had begun to improve over the past two days, with shorter queues reported at several public fuel stations, locally known as SPBU. Some stations were reportedly no longer experiencing the long lines seen during the previous weekend.
The provincial government has combined the odd-even vehicle restriction with work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and online learning to help reduce traffic and ease pressure on fuel stations.
These measures have been coordinated with Pertamina and security personnel as part of efforts to maintain orderly fuel distribution across Denpasar, Badung, and other areas of Bali.
Koster stressed that authorities must continue monitoring fuel availability and ensuring that public fuel stations provide adequate service. The Bali provincial government will continue supporting Pertamina’s distribution operations on the ground.
Bali’s Fuel Crisis Draws International Attention
Koster also highlighted Bali’s position as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, warning that disruptions on the island can quickly attract international attention.
“Because Bali is a major global tourism destination and attracts international attention, what happens here becomes a major focus. Anything that happens in Bali quickly becomes a global issue,” he said.
He urged all stakeholders to work together to maintain a safe, comfortable, and stable environment for local residents and international visitors.
The fuel supply disruption has raised concerns about mobility, business operations, and tourism activities across Bali, making a sustained recovery important for both the local economy and the island’s international reputation.
Energy Minister Says Bali’s Fuel Reserves Have Recovered
Meanwhile, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said fuel supplies in Bali were showing signs of recovery following coordination with Pertamina.
According to Bahlil, Bali’s average fuel reserves had reached approximately 11 to 12 days of supply as of Monday, October 19, with the government targeting an increase to 15 days.
“Starting today, following our coordination meeting with Pertamina, average fuel reserves in Bali have reached around 11 to 12 days. Thankfully, the situation here in Bali has been addressed,” Bahlil said.
The government expects fuel availability to continue improving, allowing distribution to return to normal and reducing the need for motorists to wait in long queues at fuel stations.
For residents, workers, businesses, and tourism operators in Bali, the coming days will be crucial in determining whether the improvement can be sustained and whether the odd-even restrictions can be lifted earlier than scheduled.
Until then, motorists are expected to follow the applicable vehicle registration restrictions while authorities continue monitoring fuel distribution across the island.
