Mountain Requests Revocation of Fertilizer Kiosk Permit Above Ceiling Price, Pupuk Indonesia Takes Swift Action Subsidy price violations immediately addressed in Lumajang, stock redirected. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata / Ed: Gita Amanda

Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reacted strongly to reports of subsidized fertilizer sales above the Maximum Retail Price (HET). During a work visit to the P240T sugarcane plantation in the Jatiroto area of Lumajang Regency, East Java, on Tuesday (10/6/2025), Amran directly responded to the price violation reports. Minister Amran received the aspirations of farmers conveyed by Lumajang Regent, Indah Amperawati. One of the highlighted issues was the sale of fertilizer above the HET in the Lumajang area. "There are those selling fertilizer in Lumajang above the HET figure, Mr. Minister. Please provide guidance," said Indah. In response, Amran emphasized that such practices cannot be tolerated. He ordered that the licenses of violating distributors be immediately revoked. "Fertilizer sellers above HET, their licenses will be revoked," Amran said, as stated in the official statement of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), quoted on Wednesday (11/6/2025). He also asked ...