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Bangka Belitung Province Pushes Firms to Buy Fuel from Local Distributors to Boost Regional Revenue
Bangka Belitung Province is directing partner companies to purchase fuel from official local distributors to boost regional original revenue (PAD) and address fiscal deficits. Acting Regional Secretary Fery Afriyanto emphasized PAD optimization as key to restoring the province's financial health, with the government implementing austerity measures including deferral of non-priority activities.
Quick Facts
Who
Fery Afriyanto (Acting Regional Secretary of Bangka Belitung Province)
What
Coordination meeting on PAD optimization
When
June 17, 2026 (evening)
Where
Pangkalpinang
- Coordination meeting on PAD optimization
- Directive to buy fuel from official local distributors
- Evaluation of first-half 2026 tax revenue
- Implementation of austerity measures
- Deferral of non-priority activities
The government of Bangka Belitung Province (Pemprov Babel) is taking decisive steps to strengthen its fiscal resilience by directing companies to purchase fuel from official local distributors. The initiative aims to increase regional original revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah/PAD), a critical pillar for the province's financial independence and development funding.
On the evening of June 17, 2026, Acting Regional Secretary Fery Afriyanto led a Coordination Meeting on PAD Optimization for Fiscal Year 2026 at the Governor's official residence in Pangkalpinang. The meeting, initiated by the Regional Finance Agency (Bakuda), focused on evaluating provincial tax revenue performance for the first half of 2026. The province is currently facing fiscal deficits, prompting the government to implement strict financial measures.
Acting Regional Secretary Fery Afriyanto, speaking on behalf of the Governor, emphasized that optimizing PAD is the key to restoring Bangka Belitung's budget to a healthy and stable position. He stressed that regional original revenue is essential for supporting fiscal independence and enabling the provincial government to fund development projects, improve public services, and enhance community welfare.
In response to the financial challenges, Pemprov Babel has implemented austerity measures including deferring non-priority activities across regional government agencies. The policy of requiring partner companies to source fuel from local official distributors is designed to increase revenue collection while supporting the local economy. Officials view this coordinated approach as essential to stabilizing the province's financial position.
Why This Matters
This policy reflects a strategic shift in how regional governments can leverage local supply chains to strengthen fiscal independence. For businesses operating in Bangka Belitung, the directive creates both compliance requirements and potential market opportunities within the local fuel distribution sector. For the broader Indonesian regional development context, the approach demonstrates how provinces are adapting to fiscal constraints by optimizing internal revenue sources rather than relying solely on central government transfers.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireActing Regional Secretary Fery Afriyanto leads Coordination Meeting on PAD Optimization for Fiscal Year 2026