Government Prepares Crude Palm Oil Production for Eid Needs

Jakarta — The Agriculture Ministry (Kementan) in coordination with relevant stakeholders has prepared crude palm oil (CPO) production to meet demand for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed that national CPO production is sufficient to meet domestic requirements, including ahead of the surge in demand during the major religious celebration. “This includes addressing the spike in demand in the lead-up to this important religious occasion,” Amran stated in an official statement on Monday (2 March 2026).

The government regularly monitors upstream stock levels, including checking storage tank capacity and raw material distribution. The Agriculture Ministry also emphasised that palm oil remains crucial to stabilising the national cooking oil supply and supporting the 40 per cent Mandatory Biodiesel policy (B40/B50).

“At the same time, our commitment to the biodiesel programme continues to proceed in a measured and controlled manner,” Amran said.

The government continues to implement the Smallholder Palm Rejuvenation Programme (PSR) to ensure that smallholder plantations remain productive. “The key to stability lies in productivity. Through the PSR and technical assistance, we are driving increases in harvest yield per hectare to meet the growth in industrial demand and domestic consumption,” Amran explained.

Director-General of Plantation Abdul Roni Angkat noted that cooking oil demand typically increases by 10 to 15 per cent year-on-year during Ramadhan and Eid. “Cross-ministerial coordination, including with the Trade Ministry and the food task force, continues to be strengthened to prevent potential distribution disruptions from factories through to the packaging stage,” Roni said.