ANALISIS YURIDIS KEBIJAKAN HARGA ECERAN TERTINGGI MINYAK GORENG CURAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM KEBIJAKAN EKONOMI DI INDONESIA

Abstract

The policy of setting the Highest Retail Price (HET) for bulk cooking oil is a government intervention intended to protect consumers and ensure the availability of strategic commodities. This research aims to analyze the juridical basis of HET for bulk cooking oil, assess its suitability with the legal principles of economic policy in Indonesia, and identify the legal and economic implications of its implementation. The method used is normative-juridical research with a qualitative approach, combining analysis of statutory documents and government policies, review of related decisions, and triangulation with empirical literature and secondary data about the cooking oil market. The research results show that although HET has a regulatory basis in administrative instruments, there are weaknesses in the form of unclear criteria for determination, potential for overlapping authority between levels of government, as well as limited evaluation and enforcement mechanisms which affect legal certainty. From an economic policy perspective, price interventions show limited effectiveness in the short term and risk generating market distortions, such as unbalanced supply and the emergence of black market practices, if not accompanied by complementary policies in the supply chain. This research recommends updating the legal framework to clarify authority and procedures, as well as implementing supporting policies (targeted subsidies, strengthening distribution) to increase policy effectiveness and fairness. The findings contribute to the formulation of policies that are more integrated between legal objectives and economic objectives.