The Price of Oil in E-Commerce is Almost 3 Times What It Should Be, How come? page all

JAKARTAKOMPAS.com – Earlier this week, the government through the Ministry of Trade launched packaged cooking oil products, Oily for Rp. 14,000 per liter. However, according to Kompas.com monitoring, the price of oil sold in Indonesia e-commerce has increased many times.

In Tokopedia, if you search with the keyword Oil, you will be directed to an online shop page that sells the government product for Rp. 35,000 per liter. However, the price is different from the product description, which is Rp. 35,000 for 2.5 liters of Oilita.

“1 liter costs IDR 14,000. This means that with IDR 35,000 you will get 2.5 liters. Especially around my area. This is a special order for a shop promo hahahaha,” wrote the product description from the online shop in Jambi City, quoted by Kompas.com, Saturday (9/7/2022).

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On the page, stores that have been open since August 2017 have indeed received a “notice” from Tokopedia which is intended for buyers. Tokopedia reminded that the store is currently under monitoring regarding the sale of its products.

“The item is under control. This item is temporarily unavailable for purchase. Look for Similar Items,” the warning reads.

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Tokopedia firmly cracks down on rogue shops selling Oilita

In this regard, Tokopedia’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations Hilmi Adrianto said, “Tokopedia takes firm action against all forms of abuse of the Tokopedia platform and/or violations of applicable laws in Indonesia, including selling products that violate provisions and/or at unreasonable prices.

Hilmi said Tokopedia would also comply with government policies, including those related to the highest retail price (HET) of cooking oil from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade. We also continue to coordinate with internal parties, associations and various other parties regarding the implementation of these policies.

“If there are sellers who are proven to have violated both the platform terms and conditions and applicable laws, Tokopedia has the right to take firm action by checking, delaying or downgrading content, banned stores or accounts, as well as other actions according to procedures,” said Hilmi to Kompas.com, Saturday (9/7/2022).

Also read: Ministry of Trade Starts Selling 5,000 Liters of Oil for IDR 14,000 Per Liter Today

Not only Tokopedia, Kompas.com searches on other e-commerce products that are also sold for various types of products, some selling for Rp. 26,777 per liter, but some selling for Rp. 13,900 per liter.

One shop from Mojokerto Regency, for example, sells Oilita at a price of Rp. 26,777 per liter.

Previously, the Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan or Zulhas, said that Oilita is a continuation program from the previous program, namely People’s Bulk Cooking Oil alias MGCR, with a selling price of Rp. 14,000 per liter.

In its launch, Zulhas said, the product has been registered and has a distribution permit.

“Today we are launching Oilita. Oilita with this new packaging, has been registered and has a distribution permit. Anyone can use (buy) this Oil,” said Zulhas in Jakarta Jakarta Wednesday (6/7/2022).

Also read: Sorry, Oilita is not yet sold at Indomaret and Alfamart

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