Riau Legislature Weighs Surface Water Tax on Palm Oil Firms, Revenue Potential Seen at IDR 4 Trillion

Palm Oil Magazine
DPRD Riau is discussing a plan to impose a surface water tax on palm oil plantation companies starting in 2026, a policy expected to significantly boost regional revenue while excluding independent smallholders from the levy. Photo by: Sawit Fest 2021 / Aceng Sofian

Riau Legislature Weighs Surface Water Tax on Palm Oil Firms, Revenue Potential Seen at IDR 4 Trillion