Bulog Addresses MinyaKita Shortage, Most Distribution Controlled by Private Sector

JAKARTA - Perum Bulog has emphasised that the distribution of people’s cooking oil, or MinyaKita, is predominantly carried out by the private sector. The statement was made by Bulog’s Marketing Director, Febby Novita, in response to the shortage of MinyaKita in the market. Febby explained that Trade Ministry Regulation (Permendag) No. 43 of 2025 stipulates that MinyaKita distribution through State-Owned Enterprises (BUMNs) must be at least 35%. However, from that portion, Bulog only handles around 70%, with the remainder distributed by other food BUMNs. “35% to food BUMNs, not just Bulog, to food BUMNs, so Bulog is about 70% of 35%, meaning 21%,” said Febby when met at Bulog’s office in Jakarta on Monday (11/5/2026). According to her, food BUMNs and private distributors need to collaborate to address the cooking oil shortage issue. “Because from 100% DMO, Bulog only distributes, well, not even reaching 35%, since the 35% is shared with other food BUMNs,” Febby stated. Bulog has distributed 110 million litres of MinyaKita since Permendag No. 43 of 2025 took effect in January 2026 up to May 2026. The distribution is focused on markets registered in the Essential Goods Market Monitoring System (SP2KP). According to Febby, MinyaKita prices are considered stable in around 90% of Indonesia’s regions since the regulation was implemented. “But that’s not just Bulog; actually, 65% is still in producer areas,” Febby added. These findings were conveyed by Ombudsman RI member Abdul Ghoffar after a surprise inspection at Kramat Jati Main Market, Senen Market, and Johar Baru Grand Market on Monday (8/5/2026) in the early hours. Ghoffar stated that the raid was conducted to monitor the impact of non-subsidised fuel price increases on food prices.