Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A viral social media video claiming that state energy company PT Pertamina fuel tanker drivers went on strike, causing a widespread fuel shortage in Sumatra, has been debunked as a hoax).

The distribution operations remain normal and unaffected. According to fact-checks verified by Tirto.id on Monday (20/7/2026), Pertamina clarified that the footage is recycled from an older event where tanker crew members were expressing aspirations regarding the Financial Institution Pension Fund (DPLK) contributions. 

Pertmina confirmed that the event did not disrupt fuel distribution or lead to supply shortages

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