Shell to Exit Indonesia Gas Stations in 2026

Subang Jaya - The world's largest global energy company engaged in exploration, refining, marketing, and petrochemicals is Shell. It has branches in various countries around the world, one of which is controversial. In 2026, Shell will officially withdraw from gas stations in Indonesia. 

This Dutch global energy and petrochemical company has not completely left Indonesia, but has simply changed ownership from Shell to Citadel Pacific Limited and Sefas Group. This is part of Shell's strategy to simplify its downstream business portfolio and focus on areas that are considered more strategic and profitable. The ownership was transferred entirely to Citadel Pacific Limited and Sefas Group, covering 200 gas stations throughout Indonesia and a fuel terminal in Gresik.

 Shell announces that V Power and Super fuel are sold out. (Source: Argya D. Maheswara/kumparan) 

Currently, several Shell gas stations in Indonesia are suffering from fuel shortages, which causes consumers to wait in long lines and limits their choices. Therefore, consumers have no choice but to change to other gas station brands. This shortage is caused by increased public demand for non-subsidized fuel, as well as changes in import regulations that shorten the licensing period to every 6 months, delays in imports, and limited stocks from Pertamina. 

Shell wrote on their official website, "We apologize, Shell Super is not available at Shell gas stations until further notice." Shell also confirmed that Shell V-Power and V-Power Nitro+ gasoline are not available at Shell gas stations until further notice.

However, this fuel shortage is expected to be temporary due to the ongoing negotiations with Pertamina. The government and Shell believe that after the negotiations and transfer of ownership, Shell's fuel supply will not be affected. Shell gas stations will continue to operate after the transfer of ownership, and the Shell brand will remain in Indonesia through a licensing agreement. 

Although Shell has transferred all responsibility for its gas stations to other companies, it still operates its lubricants business in Indonesia. Shell currently owns and operates a lubricants manufacturing factory with a capacity of 300 million liters per year and is building a grease manufacturing factory in Marunda with a capacity of 12 kilotons per year.