Bali faces sudden gasoline shortage, causing island-wide traffic jams
Fuel supplies on Bali ran out overnight, forcing many petrol stations to close and creating long queues and traffic congestion across the island.
Bali's gasoline reserves were exhausted unexpectedly, leading to the shutdown of most fuel stations and long queues at the few still operating. The abrupt shortage sparked extensive traffic congestion on the island's main roads, with the hardest impact reported in Denpasar, Kuta, Badung and Jembrana. Journalists attribute the crisis to delayed deliveries of tanker ships carrying fuel.
Local authorities have announced that new fuel transports are en route, with extra deliveries planned for the 14th and 16th of October to mitigate the effects. The island, home to a dense population and a high volume of tourists, is grappling with the disruption as residents and visitors scramble for limited gasoline.
Why it matters
The fuel shortage disrupts daily life and tourism on a heavily visited island, affecting both locals and visitors.
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