Discussing The Prohibition Of Exports Of Cooking Oil And Raw Materials, Vice President: So That The Circulation And Prices Are Stable In The Country

Wakil Presiden RI Ma'ruf Amin. ANTARA/HO-BPMI Setwapres/am.

JAKARTA - Recently, there has been a dynamic in society regarding the circulation and price of cooking oil which has soared sharply. In response to this, the government also issued a policy to prohibit the export of cooking oil and cooking oil raw materials.

The policy on the ban on the export of cooking oil and cooking oil raw materials is in effect starting April 28, 2022.

Vice President (Wapres) KH Ma'ruf Amin said the decision was taken to maintain stability in the circulation and price of cooking oil in the country.

"It has become a decision at the cabinet meeting. Yes, the interests are for the good of all parties, especially our national interests or the interests of the community," he said in a written statement received by VOI, Tuesday, April 26.

Furthermore, Ma'ruf said that this is a real step taken at this time to be able to immediately stabilize the dynamics that occur and will be re-evaluated along with the latest developments.

"Later on, if the interests have been fulfilled, maybe what will be evaluated later. What is important is not to be scarce or the price is high, then in the context of stabilizing the situation. This is a temporary step taken by President Jokowi," he said.

Meanwhile, in terms of targets, Ma'ruf said that periodic evaluations of the policies implemented would be carried out. Thus, the decisions taken will be able to provide benefits for many parties.

"The government will see, yes, we will protect the interests of all parties, not only to cause losses on the one hand. These shock therapy steps are sometimes needed at one time but then an evaluation is carried out again," he explained.