Fuel shortages spread to Bali and other parts of Indonesia

Nikkei Asia reports Bali's shortages followed months of fuel lines elsewhere in Indonesia. After Pertamina raised prices on two Pertamax products by 7% to 15% in September, consumers switched to cheaper fuel, contributing to shortages and long queues, the outlet says. A Pertamina official linked delivery delays partly to the Middle East conflict; a government official cited high waves and drying rivers as distribution problems.