(Kuching, 13th) Despite the operational impact on the Bintulu PUSAKA Integrated Resources Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bottling Plant due to a landslide, the Sarawak Oil Company (PETROS) assures that the supply and price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across Sarawak will not increase.
The company denied claims circulating on social media about the additional transportation costs being passed on to consumers.
“We are aware of the misleading information being spread on social media concerning the imposition of extra transportation charges on customers. We would like to emphasize that these allegations are untrue. Sarawak Oil Company will fully absorb the transportation costs to ensure that the price of liquefied petroleum gas remains unchanged.”
Sarawak Oil Company issued a statement today urging the public to report any parties imposing additional charges to PETROSNiaga Customer Service Center at 1300-88-2122, so that the company can take immediate action.
Meanwhile, Sarawak Oil Company advises the public not to spread false information to avoid panic buying.
The company also informed that flooding has impacted major operational and transportation routes, causing delays in delivering supplies to various regions of the state.
However, Sarawak Oil Company has activated a business continuity plan to source liquefied petroleum gas supplies from Kuching and Sabah’s Sepanggar Bay.
Additionally, the government has established an extra warehouse in Miri to increase storage capacity, ensuring stable liquefied petroleum gas supply in northern Sarawak.
“We are closely working with relevant departments, logistics partners, and local distributors to expedite the restocking process and delivery of goods, and we expect this situation to be resolved soon.”