The Indonesian Presidential Palace has addressed the government’s decision to maintain the retail price cap for Minyakita, a government-subsidized cooking oil, at Rp15,700 per liter. This announcement follows scrutiny regarding the affordability and availability of cooking oil for Indonesian consumers. Officials have not detailed specific reasoning beyond reaffirming the commitment to the current price. The move aims to stabilize cooking oil prices and ensure accessibility, particularly for lower-income households. Maintaining the price cap is expected to alleviate potential economic strain on vulnerable populations. Further details regarding the sustainability of the subsidy program remain unclear, but the government has indicated continued monitoring of market conditions. The decision comes as global edible oil prices fluctuate.