What was decided in Denpasar
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has extended the odd and even plate number rule at petrol stations (SPBU) to Friday 23 October 2026. The scheme was originally due to end on Monday 19 October. It now applies from Tuesday 20 October.
The decision came at a press conference with Pertamina at the Sanggaran fuel depot in Denpasar, after a coordination meeting led by the energy minister. Koster added a condition. The rule can end before Friday if field monitoring shows that supply and queues have returned to normal.
Officials said the extension weighed input from regents and mayors across Bali, station staff and residents who raised concerns in the media, mostly on social networks.
What officials say about the queues
Koster said fuel deliveries to stations went smoothly on Saturday, Sunday and through Monday. Long queues are gone, and at some stations cars now fill up with no wait. He credited cooperation among the provincial government, Pertamina, the army and the police.
The province had already taken steps to reduce movement. Civil servants worked from home and schools moved to online classes from 15 to 17 October 2026.
Ahad Rahedi, a communications manager at Pertamina Patra Niaga, said the extension followed a positive public response. The scheme helped thin queues and road traffic. Freer roads let tank trucks reach stations faster, so product arrives sooner.
Exemptions and station hours
The rule does not cover ambulances, fire engines, commercial logistics vehicles, public passenger transport and vehicles delivering food, drink and daily necessities.
Pertamina said the depot and 52 stations across Bali now run around the clock. Before, the number was 66. Stations where queues have eased go back to normal hours. Adjustments are being widened to regencies where lines remain, even if shorter.
Stock levels in numbers
Following the energy minister's briefing, Bali's fuel stocks cover roughly 11 to 12 days. He asked Pertamina to raise shipment volumes so that the island's reserve reaches at least 15 days.
The president director of Pertamina Patra Niaga reported the position as of 19 October 2026. Pertalite stands at 30.136 million litres, about 11 days. Pertamax is 11.045 million litres, eight days. Biosolar is 1.752 million litres, five days. Solar is 10.356 million litres, 11 days.
Nationwide, the minister said, reserves cover around 16 to 20 days. Officials therefore describe the immediate task as smoother distribution and fair allocation to the areas that need fuel.
Why it matters for the island
Koster noted that Bali is a leading world tourism destination. Any disruption in energy services quickly draws attention abroad and can affect the island's image.
The source adds that the scheme should be judged not only by how many cars wait, but by whether fuel stays available at stations during its term. The extension addresses station queues, while steady supply depends on how quickly product leaves the terminal and how reliably it reaches the island.