Not Just Coordination With The Regional Government, Minister Of Trade Lutfi Goes Directly To The Regions To Ensure The Availability Of Cooking Oil Supplies

Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The phenomenon of the scarcity of cooking oil, which made the price soar in the Indonesian market, is still happening today. This situation is ironic, because Indonesia is a palm oil granary country and the largest producer of crude palm oil or CPO in the world.

The government through the Ministry of Trade did not remain silent. One of the efforts made to overcome the scarcity of cooking oil is by coordinating with the local government (Pemda). The Ministry of Trade also ensures that it is ready to pour cooking oil supplies to areas experiencing shortages.

Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi also went directly to inspect the markets to check the availability of cooking oil. One of them is the Pasir Gintung market in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province. He ensures that the distribution of cooking oil runs quickly and will soon reach markets in Lampung Province.

"I ensure that the distribution will reach the market quickly. So that people's activities can run normally, not only meeting needs in Bandar Lampung, but also in all regencies and cities in Lampung Province," he said in an official statement, Friday, February 25.

Lutfi said that coordination with local governments was needed to ensure the smooth supply of cooking oil to the regions. For this reason, Lutfi emphasized that intensive communication between the Ministry of Trade and local governments must be established and maintained. Especially, to respond quickly if there is a cooking oil distribution problem.

"We want to ensure the smooth supply of cooking oil can be realized together. For this reason, coordination with the regional trade office is very important to ensure this effort is carried out properly," he said.

Trade Minister Lutfi also asked regional trade offices to report on supply developments in their area, including if there are distribution problems.

"If you encounter problems, you can immediately contact the Ministry of Trade. I hope for their cooperation to ensure that cooking oil is available to the public," he explained.