India, Oct. 17 -- The Bali government is introducing an odd-even system for fuel purchases to ease long queues at petrol pumps amid a severe fuel shortage on the Indonesian island.

The temporary measure will take effect on Saturday, October 17, and is currently scheduled to remain in place until October 19, The Bali Times reported.

Under the experimental system, motorists will be allowed to purchase subsidised fuel based on the last digit of their vehicle's licence plate and the calendar date.

Vehicles with odd-numbered licence plates will be permitted to refuel on October 17, while those with even-numbered plates will be allowed to do so on October 18, the news portal reported.

The restrictions come as long queues continue to build u...