Indonesia to Hike Crude Palm Oil Export Levy to 10%

CPO - JAKARTA. Indonesia will increase its export levy for crude palm oil to 10% from the current 7.5%, to finance higher biodiesel subsidy, its chief economic minister said on Thursday.

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The levy will be implemented once the relevant finance ministry regulation has been issued, Airlangga Hartarto said.