Wednesday, 20 May 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The North Sumatra Provincial Government has confirmed that the distribution of Minyakita across the region continues to run smoothly, while prices are becoming increasingly stable. The efforts are being carried out jointly by the Industry and Trade Office and the Energy and Mineral Resources Office.
Head of the North Sumatra Industry, Trade, and Energy Offices, Dedi Jaminsyah Putra Harahap, stated that directives from North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution have been implemented to accelerate and optimize the distribution of the subsidized cooking oil."We have carried out the governor's directives to ensure that Minyakita distribution is fast, targeted, and well-controlled. The government remains committed to being present and taking quick action to support distribution and accelerate Minyakita as food assistance," Dedi said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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Dedi explained that the provincial government has intensified coordination with the Food Task Force of the North Sumatra Regional Police, the Economic Bureau of the provincial administration, Bulog North Sumatra Regional Office, ID Food or PT Rajawali Nusindo, as well as Minyakita producers and distributors.
The coordination aims to prevent potential shortages and price spikes in the market."If there are indications of shortages or price increases, all stakeholders must work together — from producers and distributors to supervisory institutions," Dedi emphasized.
He added that all related institutions are now routinely reporting updated data on stock availability and actual distribution of Minyakita. Challenges remain in supplying island regions such as Nias and Gunungsitoli, where high transportation costs and logistical limitations continue to affect distribution.
Bulog Secures 100,000 Liters of Minyakita
The North Sumatra Provincial Government assured the public that Minyakita supplies remain sufficient. Currently, Bulog warehouses hold around 100,000 liters of Minyakita, available at a delivery price of Rp14,500 per liter across the province.At the same time, the provincial administration has urged producers to accelerate deliveries to Bulog to maintain stable market supply.
"We emphasize that Minyakita distribution must not stagnate at any level. The product must reach monitored markets so the public can directly experience availability and prices can remain under control," Dedi stated.He also reminded producers to fulfill their distribution obligations consistently.
"Mandatory supply quotas must genuinely arrive at designated locations and not exist only on paper," he added.Focus on Island Regions and Equal Distribution
The North Sumatra Provincial Government continues to strengthen efforts to ensure Minyakita distribution complies with existing regulations. Authorities are also tightening supervision against irregular distribution and sales practices that could trigger shortages and unstable prices."The availability of Minyakita is not only about stock levels, but also about equal distribution. That is why we are pushing for clearly scheduled deliveries so supplies do not accumulate in only certain regions," Dedi explained.
As a precautionary measure, the provincial government plans to synchronize incoming stocks at Bulog warehouses with actual market distribution data. State-owned enterprises are also expected to support supply distribution to remote areas, particularly island regions.Producers remain obligated to allocate 35 percent of their Minyakita production to state food enterprises, while the remaining 65 percent is intended for direct market distribution. Bulog and ID Food have been instructed to prepare accurate delivery plans to prevent stock accumulation. Meanwhile, traders are urged not to withhold supplies and to ensure equal distribution across North Sumatra.
"We remain fully committed to maintaining Minyakita availability, improving distribution, and ensuring stable prices so people can obtain Minyakita at affordable prices," Dedi concluded. (IDNC)REPORTER: Darmailawati | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
