Bali deploys personnel to ease fuel queues

Soldiers and policemen in Bali, Indonesia began operating fuel stations on Oct 18 to address long lines forming for subsidised Pertalite gasoline.

The deployment of 100 soldiers and 20 police officers followed the implementation of an odd-even rule for vehicles purchasing fuel on Oct 17. While queues lessened in Denpasar city and Badung regency, Buleleng and Jembran regencies continued to experience significant delays.

This action came after a dispute between Governor Wayan Koster and fuel station staff, who protested exhaustion from managing the crowds.