State-owned oil company PT Pertamina has launched a new fuel, Pertamax Turbo. Vice President Corporate Communication, PT Pertamina, Wianda Puspongoro said the product is available at several gas stations in Jakarta.
“It is now available on MT Haryono, Pramuka, Pantai Indah Kapuk and one other location,” Wianda told Tempo at an auto expo Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2016 at ICE BSD, Thursday.
Pertamax Turbo is a fuel with an octane rating of 98. The fuel is released for those who need fuel with an octane rating of above 95, such as those owning turbochared vehicles.
The first phase of its sales only include Jakarta. In the second phase, Pertamax Turbo will be distributed outside of Jakarta, such as East Java, Central Java and Sumatra. “We have no problem in the preparation for product [launch in other regions],” Wianda said.
Wianda said Pertamax Turbo is priced at around Rp8,700 per liter. Wianda had yet to confirm whether Pertamax Turbo would replace Pertamax Plus. “We’ll see.”