October 2, 2025 | 08:07 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Here are the highlights: Fire Breaks Out at Pertamina's Dumai Refinery, Cause Still Unknown; Vivo Cancels Pertamina Fuel Purchase After Ethanol Found in Product; and Jakarta Offers Special Public Transport Fare of Rp80 for TNI Anniversary.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Fire Breaks Out at Pertamina's Dumai Refinery, Cause Still Unknown
A fire broke out at the Pertamina Refinery Unit (RU) Dumai in Riau Province, Indonesia, on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.
Agustiawan, Dumai RU Area Manager of Communication, Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility, stated that the company’s internal firefighting team is currently handling the incident.
According to him, the team is working swiftly to extinguish the fire and isolate the location to prevent it from spreading to other areas. He added that the cause of the fire is still unknown, as Pertamina’s team is focusing on field handling efforts. It is also unclear whether the fire has caused any casualties.
2. Vivo Cancels Pertamina Fuel Purchase After Ethanol Found in Product
Deputy Director of Indonesia's Pertamina Patra Niaga, Achmad Muchtasyar, revealed that PT Vivo Energy Indonesia decided to cancel its plan to absorb base fuel imported by Pertamina.
The announcement came during a hearing with Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, and representatives of private gas station operators on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Achmad said that initially two private operators, Vivo and APR—the joint venture of BP and AKR—had expressed interest in buying Pertamina’s imported base fuel. An agreement was even reached on Friday, September 26. However, both companies withdrew after testing the product.
3. Jakarta Offers Special Public Transport Fare of Rp80 for TNI Anniversary
The Jakarta Provincial Government will provide a discounted fare of Rp80 on public transportation during the 80th Anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the discount is a form of appreciation for the TNI institution in commemoration of its establishment.
According to Pramono, the discounted fares will apply to public transportation managed by the Jakarta Provincial Government, namely Transjakarta, MRT Jakarta, and LRT Jakarta. "All will be subject to an Rp80 fare," said Pramono in a written statement on Thursday, September 2, 2025.
Additionally, car-free day on October 5 will proceed as normal, Pramono said. At the same time, TNI will hold the 80th anniversary commemoration at the National Monument, or Monas, Central Jakarta.
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Jakarta Offers Special Public Transport Fare of Rp80 for TNI Anniversary
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The government of Jakarta will implement discounted public transportation fares on the 80th Anniversary of the Indonesian National Military (TNI) on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Jakarta Hotels Record Slipping Occupancy Rates, But Average Daily Rate Surges
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Colliers Indonesia explains that hotel occupancy has decreased due to the reduced government market since the budget efficiency policy at the beginning of the year.
Fire Breaks Out at Pertamina's Dumai Refinery, Cause Still Unknown
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The Pertamina Refinery Unit Dumai caught fire on Wednesday night. The cause of the fire and any casualties are yet to be determined in this incident.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Why Fuel Prices in Malaysia Are Cheaper Than in Indonesia
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The price of crude oil as a fuel source does not differ between Malaysia and Indonesia because both countries follow world oil prices.
Vivo Cancels Pertamina Fuel Purchase After Ethanol Found in Product
1 hari lalu
Pertamina's imported BBM base fuel purchase by Vivo was canceled due to the ethanol content not being in line with Vivo's product specifications.
Indonesian Gov't to Offer Christmas and New Year Transportation Discounts
1 hari lalu
For the Christmas and New Year holiday, the government will also provide subsidies for airplane ticket purchases from Oct. 22, 2025, to Jan. 10, 2026.
Why Has Shell Yet to Seal Fuel Deal with Pertamina Amid Shortages?
1 hari lalu
Shell Indonesia President Director revealed the reasons why her company has not purchased supplies of crude oil or BBM base fuel from Pertamina.
Jakarta Court Delays Student's Riot Lawsuit as President, Police Chief Absent
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Jakarta District Court postponed the trial over the August 2025 riot lawsuit after the defendants and their lawyers failed to appear on Wednesday.
Jakarta Prosecutor Transfers 9 Pertamina Corruption Suspects to Court
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The Central Jakarta District Attorney's Office has transferred the case files of 9 suspects involved in Pertamina's crude oil corruption to the court.
