The government is launching the B50 mandate to cut fossil fuel imports by utilizing 50% palm-based biodiesel.
Increased demand for CPO in fuel production threatens to reduce supply for essential food items like cooking oil.
Historical data from the 2022 cooking oil crisis suggests that aggressive biodiesel policies can lead to severe domestic shortages.
Women are disproportionately affected by rising food prices and face harsh working conditions in monoculture palm plantations.