List of 1,400 cc Cars Prohibited from Using Pertalite Starting June 1, 2026, Here’s a Fact
The issue of the ban on cars above 1,400 cc fills Pertalite starting June 1, 2026
The social media timeline was again enlivened with various uploads which stated that cars with engine capacity above 1,400 cc will be prohibited from buying subsidized fuel for Pertalite starting June 1, 2026. This issue is widely spread through various platforms, including TikTok, and raises many questions from the public.
One of the uploads related to this issue was shared by the tiktok account @lungke** on Monday (18/5/2026). In his upload, the account displays a list of a number of cars that are said to be no longer allowed to use Pertalite. Some of the brands and types of vehicles listed include Xenia, Terios, Luxio, Yaris, Veloz, Honda City, Mobilio, and Xpander. The upload is accompanied by a description: “This is a list of cars that are not allowed to use Pertalite. It will start on June 1, 2026.”
This upload sparked various responses from netizens, especially regarding the truth of the information. Many users have questioned whether there really is a rule to limit the purchase of subsidized fuel based on the capacity of the vehicle engine. This makes this issue a hot topic of discussion among the public.
response from Pertamina
Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary, Robert Dumatubun, explained that his party will follow every policy set by the government regarding the energy sector, including the mechanisms and technical rules that will be implemented later. According to him, as a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) as well as an operator under the government, Pertamina in principle will refer to the direction of the government as a regulator.
However, Robert has not given a definite answer when asked about the news of the ban on the purchase of Pertalite for cars with engines above 1,400 cc. He explained that all policies in the energy sector are the authority of the government and will be decided through a study before being implemented in the field. “Energy-related policies will be determined by the government through studies and decisions which are then implemented by the operator,” he said.
Robert also added that the relevant ministries and institutions will later regulate the technical details and the mechanism for implementing the policy. Currently, Pertamina is still waiting for official directions from the government and continues to carry out energy distribution according to applicable regulations.
facts about fuel subsidies
On the other hand, the government and Pertamina Patra Niaga have indeed implemented a vehicle data collection mechanism through the MyPertamina Appropriate Subsidy Program for the distribution of subsidized fuel. Subsidized fuel is fuel that receives government subsidies through APBN funds so it is sold at a lower price than non-subsidized fuel. The types of fuel that are included in the subsidy category include biodiesel and pertalite.
Because it uses the state budget, the amount of subsidized fuel is limited according to the quota set by the government and is only intended for certain consumers. In its distribution, consumers of subsidized fuel are required to be recorded through the vehicle QR Code system. The QR Code is private and can only be used for one registered vehicle.
The use of QR Code for other vehicles and the practice of exchanging QR Codes is referred to as a form of misuse of subsidized fuel and can be subject to sanctions in accordance with applicable regulations. In addition, the service for purchasing subsidized fuel at gas stations can only be carried out if the QR Code corresponds to the police number of the registered vehicle. Pertamina also said that it has the right to block the vehicle QR Code if a violation of the provisions for the distribution of subsidized fuel is found.
Conclusion
Until now, there has been no official confirmation from the government regarding the issue of the ban on cars above 1,400 cc filling Pertalite starting June 1, 2026. Pertamina stated that they will follow the government’s directions and await an official decision regarding the policy. The public is asked to remain waiting for clearer information from the authorities.
