Kompas reports that the Provincial Government of Bali has called upon all Regents and Mayors to establish task forces to monitor and oversee the distribution of subsidized fuel at gas stations (SPBU). The requirement was set out in a letter from the Bali Regional Secretary, dated 16 October 2026, Number B.21.500.1/16672/V/Disnaker.Esdm. Kompas received confirmation of […]
BALINEWS reports that the Bali fuel crisis is beginning to have a serious impact on the tourism industry as a whole in Bal. Tourist visits to the World Heritage Rice Terraces at Jatiluwih in Tabanan Regency, West Bali, have reportedly plummeted by nearly 50 percent, as transportation services are disrupted and travel plans are being
RadarBali reports that while Bali’s fuel shortage crisis has created a surge in demand for online motorcycle and four-wheel vehicle online ride-summoning operators, drivers have become much more selective about which passengers they want to carry. In one instance, a passenger waiting for a GoJek ride of 8 kilometers on Thursday, 15 October 2026, waited
Kompas reports that Bali’s fuel shortage and long queues at gas stations have fundamentally impacted how people move around the Island. Many residents have suddenly begun using public transportation to get around for daily activities. This shift has triggered a significant surge in ridership for the “Buy The Service” (BTS) Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) Bus
BeritaBali reports that the July 2026 edition of *Condé Nast Traveler* has named the Bali village of Penglipuran in Bangli Regency as one of the world’s 20 most beautiful towns. Known for its pristine environment and cultural preservation, Penglipuran has been honored for the second year in a row, after being included in the magazine’s
The Sate News Agency ANTARA reports that PELINDO (PT Pelabuhan Indonesia – Benoa), is integrating a range of passenger services in preparation for the upcoming cruise ship season 2026/2027. “We are ensuring operational readiness, safety standards, and quality service for both passengers and crew,” said Anak Agung Gede Agung Mataram, General Manager of Bali’s Port
NusaBali reports that the widespread use of casual daily workers (DW) in Bali’s tourism sector for extended periods is now the focus of a Member of Commission III DPR RI (National House of Representatives) for the Bali electoral district, I Nyoman Parta. Parta insists that workers who are continuously employed, even as casual workers, must
Pertamina Imposes Odd-Even Days for Buying Fuel in Bali. Rationing Limits Now in Effect. Tribune-Bali reports that Pertamina Patra Niaga – the fuel distribution company for East Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara (Jatimbalinus) has voiced full support for the Governor of Bali’s plans to implement an “odd-even” policy for refueling “Pertalite” (gasoline) in Bali, effective
BeritaBali reports that the Bali Consumer Protection Agency (YLPK Bali) is urging the Island’s tourism business operators to provide services that are good, fair, safe, comfortable, proper, and non-discriminatory to ALL tourists visiting Bali. YLPK Bali Director I Putu Armaya said both international and domestic tourists in Bali enjoy certain consumer rights when purchasing and
RadarBali reports that despite initially resisting the idea, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has decided to implement a “Work from Home (WFH) Policy” for three days, from October 15 to October 17, 2026. The Provincial Administration of Bali introduced this remote-work policy to ease the effects of Bali’s ongoing fuel shortage, with long queues and long