Minyakita Prices Remain High Despite Indonesia Being the World's Largest Producer

Surprise Inspection at Pasar Tebet Barat

The Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, conducted a surprise inspection at Pasar Tebet Barat in Jakarta to check the prices of Minyakita, a subsidized cooking oil ¹

. During the inspection, the Minister found that the price of Minyakita was Rp 18,000 per liter, higher than the Harga Eceran Tertinggi (HET) ²

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High Prices Despite Large Production

Indonesia is the world's largest producer of palm oil, but the high prices of Minyakita have raised concerns among consumers ¹

. The Minister acknowledged that the prices were still high, despite efforts to increase production and distribution ²

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Efforts to Reduce Prices

The government has implemented various measures to reduce the prices of Minyakita, including increasing production and distribution ¹

. However, the prices remain high, and the Minister has called for further efforts to address the issue ²

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