Bali Fuel Reserves Recover as Bahlil Adds Seven Supply Vessels

Denpasar — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Bali’s fuel supply had begun recovering after queues at filling stations, with average reserves at 11 to 12 days on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

The statement followed a coordination meeting at the Sanggaran Fuel Terminal in Denpasar. The government asked Pertamina to raise Bali’s fuel-reserve target to 15 days, while adding seven fuel-transport vessels to strengthen deliveries from Java.

Why the 15-day target matters to Bali’s visitors and residents

For foreign residents and visitors, the announcement concerns the reliability of fuel distribution across the island rather than a change to fuel-purchasing rules. Queues had formed at filling stations after delays affecting fuel deliveries from Java. The reported recovery refers to Bali’s average reserves; individual storage facilities held different amounts.

The Sanggaran terminal in Denpasar was reported to have about four to five days of reserves, while the Manggis terminal in Karangasem had more than 11 days. The government said additional deliveries would arrive at Sanggaran and Manggis through several transport vessels.

Bali’s governor said an odd-even purchasing system introduced on Oct. 17 had helped reduce queues and was extended through Friday, Oct. 23. The system applies to vehicle registration plates and therefore affects how motorists buy fuel during the measure’s period.

Bahlil said the 15-day figure referred to the reserve target and did not mean fuel would stop being available after 15 days. The government also asked Pertamina to maintain distribution so that queues would not return if supplies were disrupted.

Sources

• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources — Indonesian government ministry
• Bali Post — Bali regional news organization
• cnbcindonesia.com