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What Is Behind Indonesia's Premium Rice Sales Limits?

Modern retail outlets across Indonesia are forced to restrict sales of premium rice to consumers. Here's why.

  • Indonesia imposes sales limits on premium rice due to supply constraints.
  • Government-mandated highest retail price (HET) creates pricing bottlenecks.
  • Shortage driven by soaring raw paddy prices and seasonal harvest dip.

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