Bogor, West Java, Feb. 2 -- President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Indonesia will ban the export of palm oil waste, including used cooking oil, to ensure the resource is utilized for national interests-particularly in advancing energy self-sufficiency.

Speaking at the 2026 National Coordination Meeting of Central and Regional Governments in Sentul, Bogor, West Java, on Monday, Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia's vast palm oil potential must be maximized for domestic needs.

"Palm oil waste, including used cooking oil, is material for aviation fuel. So, I am closing it off to other nations. I ban the export of palm oil waste and used cooking oil. It must first serve the people of Indonesia," he declared.

Prabowo described palm oil...