President Jokowi Reopens CPO Exports, North Sumatra Police Tightens Distribution Supervision So That Cooking Oil Scarcity Doesn't Happen Again

Illustration of cooking oil distribution. (Photo via Antara/Syifa Yulinnas)

JAKARTA - The North Sumatra Police warned rogue elements not to hinder the smooth distribution of cooking oil. Strict supervision will be carried out so that the price of cooking oil remains under control and the scarcity of oil does not recur.

The North Sumatran Police want to ensure that the distribution of cooking oil runs smoothly after President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reopens cooking oil exports.

"We invite all parties to support the president's strategic policies," said the Head of Public Relations of the North Sumatra Police, Kombes Hadi Wahyudi, in a written statement, as reported by Antara, Sunday, May 22.

"With the re-opening of the export faucet, it can improve the welfare of oil palm farmers in North Sumatra and Indonesia."

"We don't want an incident like before (rare) to repeat itself. We hope that after the export of cooking oil is allowed again, the supply in North Sumatra will remain stable and oil palm farmers will be enthusiastic again," he continued.

The North Sumatran Police Chief, he said, has also instructed the entire Dirkrimsus and the Head of the Resort Police to strictly monitor the distribution of cooking oil by the company, so that fraud does not occur.

"The supply of cooking oil is still available and according to the price set by the government," said the Head of Public Relations of the North Sumatra Police.