JAKARTA, May 10 (Reuters): Indonesia's state food procurement agency, Bulog, said on Tuesday it is waiting for regulations to allow it to distribute bulk cooking oil, as authorities seek to ensure the supply and affordability of the household essential at local markets.
The South-East Asian country, the world top palm oil producer, has since April 28 halted exports of crude palm oil and refined products in a bid to control soaring local prices of cooking oil.
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