Thelandofpapua.com – The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Papua distributed 5 thousand liters of free kerosene to the residents of Jayapura ahead of the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

The distribution of free kerosene took place during the Cheap Food Movement (GPM) at the Papua Governor’s Office courtyard, Jayapura City, Papua, on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Herman Bleskadit, Head of Trade at the Papua Office of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives (Perindagkop), said the free kerosene was distributed to residents attending the launch of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. This kerosene is subsidized by the Papua Government.

“Each person is given an allotment of 5 liters per person. We hope this can help meet the needs of the community,” Herman said.

Herman advised the public not to sell or trade the government-subsidized kerosene. “We do not want that because the provincial government provides kerosene for the people,” he said.

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Pertamina’s Participation in the 79th Independence Day

Meanwhile, the Area Manager of Communications, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku, Edi Mangun, stated that kerosene distribution is part of Pertamina’s participation in synergy with the local government.

Edi was pleased with the orderly enthusiasm of the community in receiving the free kerosene. “This is all part of the August 17th celebrations. This is our contribution to the success of August 17th in Papua. So, each person is allocated a maximum of 5 liters,” Edi said.

He added that the fuel stock in Jayapura remains secure. LPG is sufficient for 110 days, Bio Solar for 10 days, Pertalite for 11 days, Pertamax for 15 days, Avtur for 15 days, and kerosene for 14 days.