Why there is shortage of cement?

Why there is shortage of cement?

From Jayakarta

The current reports on the shortage of cement in the domestic
market indicates how unstable its supply is. Even though the
government has reportedly intervened in its distribution, there
is no guarantee that the price of this strategic commodity will
become stable.

In fact, it would not concern many people if the commodity was
only a material needed for the construction of houses and
buildings, and if the price of other commodities depended
entirely upon the market's law of supply and demand. But, cement
is classified as economically strategic and therein lies the
problem. Cement is an indicator and reference prices are based on
it.

The news of the shortage of cement in the market is no longer
new to the public because it occurs annually.

Usually, when the commodity is in short supply, the government
will adjust the local reference price according to the producers'
demand.

Based on the government's study of the market, the supply is
greater than the demand. Moreover, new investment in the industry
is growing. So, why is there still a shortage of the product?

FITRI

Bogor