Premium Fuel Imports to Be Doubled ~ Business News

Anticipating the hike in fuel use during school holidays in June 2011, state oil and gas Pertamina will boost the volume of premium fuel import by six million barrels compared to the previous one million barrels.

Pertamina commonly buys premium fuel from overseas commercial partners by five million barrels per month.

"Imports will rise by six million barrels in June due to school holidays," said Pertamina Director of Marketing, Djaelani Sutomo, on Thursday.

On the other hand, industrial high speed diesel imports in April will be normal at around 3-4 million barrels.

Meanwhile, Director General of Oil and Gas, Evita H Legowo, said premium fuel consumption within the last three months increase by an average of two percent.

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