EXPLAINER-Indonesia's stop-start controls on palm oil exports


Indonesia's frequent export policy changes have unnerved the edible oil markets and heightened concerns about global food prices. (file pic show a palm oil Indonesian vendor)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has agreed to allow palm oil exports to resume after a three-week ban, though it is unclear how rapidly shipments will resume given accompanying rules aimed at securing domestic supply.

Indonesia's frequent export policy changes have unnerved the edible oil markets and heightened concerns about global food prices.

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