The abbreviation of gas stations, meaning of the code, rules, and differences in color types.
Do you already know what SPBU stands for? If you don't know, then you need to pay attention to the review below because this review will discuss the abbreviation, the meaning of the code, the rules, and the differences in color types of SPBU. The complete review is as follows.
What Does SPBU Stand For?
SPBU stands for Stasiun Pengisian Bahan Bakar Umum (Public Fuel Filling Station). As the name suggests, SPBU is an institution that plays a role in providing and marketing fuel (Bahan Bakar Minyak) for all types of vehicles. In general, SPBU provides various types of fuel to meet the needs of various types of vehicles, such as Solar, Pertalite, Pertamax, and Pertamax Turbo.
Meaning of SPBU Code
SPBU in Indonesia is not only managed by the government but also by private entities. To determine whether an SPBU is managed by the government or privately, it can be distinguished by the code displayed on the price board, especially at Pertamina SPBU. Here is the meaning of the numerical code on Pertamina SPBU and how to differentiate it.
1. The first digit of the SPBU code indicates the regional code of the SPBU area or location
- Code 1 and 2: Sumatra Region.
- Code 3, 4, and 5: Java Island Region.
- Code 6: Kalimantan Region.
- Code 7: Sulawesi Region.
- Code 8: Papua Region.
2. The second digit of the SPBU code indicates the management and ownership code of the SPBU
- Code 1: COCO SPBU.
- Code 3: CODO SPBU.
- Code 4: DODO SPBU.
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To help you understand, pay attention to the following example:
It is known that Pertamina SPBU usually has three SPBU code numbers, namely 31, 33, and 34. These codes indicate the SPBU's area, management, and ownership. To determine whether the SPBU is government-owned or privately owned, you can look at the second digit of the SPBU code.
For example, if an SPBU has the code 31, it means that the number 1 indicates that the SPBU is government-owned or often referred to as COCO (Corporate Owner Corporation).
Meanwhile, for an SPBU with the code 33, the number 3 indicates that the ownership of the SPBU is under the license of PT Pertamina, but its management is under a private company. This SPBU is often referred to as CODO (Corporate Owner Dealer Operate).
As for the SPBU with the code 34, the number 4 indicates that the ownership and management of the SPBU are under a private company. This SPBU is often referred to as DODO (Dealer Owner, Dealer Operate).
Rules to Follow When at SPBU
When you are at an SPBU to refuel or are in the SPBU area, you need to comply with several rules when refueling at the SPBU as follows:
- Photography or using flash at the SPBU is prohibited.
- Smoking in the SPBU area is prohibited.
- Using a mobile phone while refueling is prohibited.
- Always turn off the vehicle engine while refueling.
You must comply with the above rules to avoid the risk of fire caused by sparks, electrical currents, or mobile signals.
Types of SPBU Based on Their Colors
Here are some types of SPBU in Indonesia, based on their colors. The complete types are as follows.
1. Red Pertamina SPBU
This SPBU sells complete fuel such as gasoline with an octane rating of 90 (Pertalite), 92 (Pertamax), 95 (Pertamax Turbo), Biosolar, Pertamina Dex, and Dexlite. Regarding facilities, the red SPBU is not as complete as the blue SPBU. The red SPBU only has facilities for worship, air filling, toilets, and a minimarket.
2. Blue Pertamina SPBU
The blue SPBU usually sells complete gasoline and has fairly complete facilities such as workshops, vehicle washing services, food tenants, ATMs, sales of LPG and lubricants, and minimarkets.
3. Green Pertamina SPBU
This SPBU provides environmentally friendly fuel because it carries 4 concepts, namely, Green, Future, Digital, and High Tier Fuel.
Thus, the complete review of SPBU. If you want to know tips for buying fuel at SPBU safely and without being cheated, you can see the complete review in this article. Hopefully, the review above is useful.
