ANALYSIS OF STATE-OWNED COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASES OF FUEL QUALITY MANIPULATION PT. PERTAMINA

Abstract

The alleged fuel quality manipulation case by PT Pertamina reflects a serious violation of consumer protection principles as stipulated in Law Number 8 of 1999. The practice of adulteration and non-transparent management of crude oil has harmed consumers economically and violated their rights to security, comfort and honest information. This study uses a normative juridical method with an approach to legislation and legal doctrine to analyze the legal responsibility of PT. Pertamina as a state-owned enterprise. Based on the analysis results, PT. Pertamina has full responsibility as stipulated in Article 19 of the UUPK, which includes civil, criminal and administrative responsibility. This manipulative action also violates the principles of justice and business ethics that should be upheld by BUMN. Firm law enforcement, transparent oversight, and reform of national energy governance are needed so that consumer protection can be effectively implemented and public trust in state-owned companies can be restored.