Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is considering raising the retail price ceiling for Minyakita cooking oil as global crude palm oil prices climb, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said, stressing the plan is unrelated to the upcoming B50 biodiesel rollout.He said the adjustment reflects higher production costs driven by rising CPO prices.“We need to make adjustments accordingly,” Santoso said here Sunday.The minister indicated a revision could be reasonable, noting the current price ceiling has remained unchanged since 2024.However, he said the government has yet to make a final decision.“We are still deliberating it,” he added.Santoso also assured the public that Minyakita supply remains sufficient and prices are under control.He noted the oil currently sells for around Rp15,800 (about $0.97) per liter, down from Rp15,900.However, he acknowledged prices vary by region, with higher costs in areas such as Papua due to distribution challenges.To address this, Santoso said he has instructed state logistics firm Bulog to support distribution in those regions.Despite regional disparities, he reiterated that national supply remains secure.Earlier, Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia will implement the B50 biodiesel policy to cut Rp48 trillion (around US$2.8 billion) in subsidies by blending 50 percent CPO into diesel.The policy is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to boost energy independence and efficiency, he said.