Indonesia’s Association of Young Entrepreneurs (HIPMI) has called for a comprehensive evaluation of the country’s fuel distribution system, arguing that current inefficiencies cannot be resolved by simply adding more vehicles to the fleet.
Anthony Leong, Secretary General of HIPMI’s Central Management Board, stated that the existing supply chain framework requires a thorough review.
Industry stakeholders have long argued that modernizing the distribution network is critical to ensuring stable fuel availability across the archipelago.
He emphasized that increasing the number of distribution trucks is not a standalone solution if the underlying logistical and systemic issues remain unaddressed.
The call for reform comes amid ongoing challenges in Indonesia’s energy sector, where distribution bottlenecks have periodically disrupted supply and kept pump prices volatile.
Industry stakeholders have long argued that modernizing the distribution network is critical to ensuring stable fuel availability across the archipelago.
This development adds to a broader regional conversation on energy infrastructure.