MinyaKita Scarce in Jakarta, Provincial Government Focuses Distribution on Traditional Markets
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The subsidised MinyaKita cooking oil is reported to be in short supply in the market, including in the Jakarta region. Not only consumers, but several traders have also complained about the absence of MinyaKita in the market since Ramadan 1447 H.
Head of the Jakarta Provincial Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Office (PPKUKM) Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo stated that, based on the results of a limited coordination meeting (rakortas), it has been agreed that MinyaKita will not be used in the context of food assistance. According to her, MinyaKita distribution will be focused entirely on people’s markets to strengthen supplies in traditional markets.
“With this policy, MinyaKita supplies will be more directed to people’s markets so that public access to affordable cooking oil improves,” she said in her statement on Wednesday (22/4/2026).
According to Ratu, increasing distribution to people’s markets will have a positive impact on household consumers and small business operators who heavily rely on cooking oil for daily needs. The Jakarta Provincial Government will also continue to coordinate with the central government, distributors, state-owned food enterprises, market managers, and business actors to ensure the supply chain runs smoothly.
She added that her office will continue to monitor cooking oil price developments in both traditional markets and modern retail outlets. Monitoring is also conducted to ensure supply availability remains secure to meet public needs.
According to her, cooking oil is a strategic commodity that is highly needed by households and micro, small enterprises. Therefore, price movements and its distribution will be a focus of government attention.
“We urge the public not to worry because MinyaKita availability is in very sufficient condition,” said Ratu.
She further added that her side will also strengthen field supervision to prevent hoarding practices, uneven distribution, or price speculation that harms the public. Developments in strategic commodity prices are continuously monitored through the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID).
“We hope the public shops according to their needs and remains calm. The government, together with all stakeholders, continues to work to maintain price stability and ensure cooking oil supplies are available in the market,” said Ratu.
Previously reported, the shortage of subsidised MinyaKita cooking oil has been complained about by the public. Both buyers and traders admit to difficulties in obtaining stock in the market, even before the Ramadan month.
Not only scarce, MinyaKita prices have also risen in the market. Traders state that the price of 1-litre packaging now reaches Rp 24,000, while the 800 ml size is sold for around Rp 19,000.