Fuel shortages spread to Bali and other Indonesian regions as prices rise

Nikkei Asia reports fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations across Indonesia, including Bali, where one traveler said she struggled to find a ride to the airport. After Pertamina raised prices of two Pertamax products by 7% to 15% in September, many consumers switched to cheaper subsidized Pertalite, contributing to the queues, the report says. A Pertamina distribution manager also attributed delivery delays partly to the Middle East conflict.