Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and SMEs Agency (PPKUKM) noted a three-percent average uptick in bulk cooking oil prices across 38 of the city’s prominent markets.

Jakarta PPKUMM Agency Head, Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo noted that cooking oil prices have reached Rp 21,392 per liter, an uptick by Rp 697 compared to the prior monitoring level by Rp 20,694.

Despite the price hike, she guaranteed that cooking oil supplies in public markets remain stable and adequate for the population’s needs.

"While we have observed price increases for bulk cooking oil in parts of Jakarta, our monitoring of 38 markets shows that supply remains readily available with no signs of a shortage. There is no cause for public concern as stocks are secure," she expressed, Thursday (6/11).

Based on field observations conducted on Wednesday (6/10), West Jakarta experienced the most significant price appreciation for bulk cooking oil, climbing by Rp 1,375 per liter, or seven percent. Concurrently, North Jakarta and South Jakarta registered increases of five percent (Rp 840) and four percent (Rp 771), respectively.

"At present, Central Jakarta commands the highest average price at Rp 22,500 per liter, whereas North Jakarta maintains the most competitive rate at Rp 19,080 per liter. These variations in pricing are a result of the unique supply and distribution dynamics prevalent in each area," she noted.

Beyond bulk cooking oil, monitoring results also reveal that Minyakita prices have surpassed the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP/HET) by Rp 15,700 per liter. The average price for Minyakita in Jakarta’s public markets was recorded at Rp 19,835 per liter, representing a 26-percent premium over the official ceiling.

She noted that the highest Minyakita price was identified in North Jakarta at Rp 21,000 per liter, roughly 34 percent above the MRP. Meanwhile, the lowest price was observed in South Jakarta at Rp 18,817 per liter, approximately 20 percent above the established threshold.

"We are maintaining rigorous oversight and coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the seamless distribution of Minyakita, while simultaneously striving to steer consumer prices back toward the government-set ceiling," she added.

On the supply front, bulk cooking oil stocks in traditional markets were recorded at 1,125 liters. East Jakarta accounts for the largest share of this availability with 443 liters, whereas the lowest volume was observed in West Jakarta, which holds 123 liters.

Meanwhile, the observed supply of Minyakita amounted to 1,656 liters, with the highest availability situated in West Jakarta (670 liters) and East Jakarta (612 liters).

As for premium packaged cooking oil, total reserves stood at 1,454 liters, led by South and East Jakarta, both of which held a volume of 614 liters.

The Jakarta government will maintain its regular surveillance of basic commodity prices and supplies to preserve market stability and protect consumer purchasing power, she reaffirmed.

"Our focus remains on strengthening monitoring within traditional markets and collaborating with distributors and key stakeholders to guarantee the availability of essential goods. The cooking oil supply in Jakarta remains stable and is ample enough to satisfy public demand," she asserted.