Bali Police Deploy Officers to Manage Fuel Queues at Gas Stations Amid Traffic Concerns

Bali Police (Polda Bali), together with district and sector police units, have increased security and traffic control personnel at numerous fuel stations (SPBU) across Bali following reports of long vehicle queues for fuel purchases.

Bali Police spokesperson Kombes Pol. Ariasandy said the measure is aimed at keeping queues orderly and preventing disruption to traffic flow. Personnel have been deployed situationally, with priority given to fuel stations where queues risk spilling onto roadways and causing congestion. Officers are directing vehicles to prevent queues from blocking the road, while also conducting regular patrols to monitor the situation.

Police are coordinating with gas station operators to ensure services run smoothly and queues remain manageable. Any indication of disturbances to public order will be addressed according to standard procedure, officials said.

Ariasandy urged the public to remain calm and purchase fuel only according to their actual needs, warning against panic buying and against being swayed by unverified information or hoaxes. Motorists were also asked to follow instructions from officers on-site, queue in an orderly manner, and avoid using the road itself as a waiting area if it would obstruct traffic flow.

Bali Police are also continuing to coordinate with state oil company Pertamina and related agencies to monitor fuel stock and distribution across the province, and have stated they will take firm legal action against any indication of hoarding or misuse of subsidized fuel distribution.