CommoditiesIndustry frets and stocks fall as government targets palm oil, coal and key mineralsWorkers walk near coal barges in Palembang, Indonesia: Commodity producer shares fell on May 20, after the government announced new export controls. © ReutersISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYANMay 20, 2026 15:33 JSTUpdated on May 20, 2026 19:07 JSTJAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday announced the formation of a state-owned enterprise that will take over control of exports of key commodities, sparking an outcry in affected industries.
Indonesia takes control of 'strategic' commodity exports with new body
Industry frets and stocks fall as government targets palm oil, coal and key minerals











