Imports of oil products into the Southeast Asian nation are regulated by government quotas. While the country does produce some crude from local fields, it is a net oil importer, and a lack of refining capacity means that some petroleum products are shipped in from overseas.
Shell- and BP-branded gas stations in Indonesia have run low on fuel as supplies are curbed by import restrictions.
The three brands of gasoline sold by Shell in the country are unavailable at some locations until further notice, according to a statement on its website. The company is coordinating with Indonesia’s Energy Ministry to ensure fuel availability, it said.
