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        "id": 1770128,
        "msgid": "bapanas-confirms-sphp-rice-prices-will-not-rise-despite-us-dollar-fluctuations-1780022057",
        "date": "2026-05-28 16:27:36",
        "title": "Bapanas confirms SPHP rice prices will not rise despite US dollar fluctuations",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed that rice prices under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation (SPHP) programme will remain unchanged despite US dollar exchange rate fluctuations to ensure food affordability and supply stability. With a Rp4.97 trillion budget for 2026, the programme includes regional pricing adjustments and expanded distribution channels to support traders and maintain market availability. The government has also imposed purchase limits to prevent resale and ensure subsidies reach intended beneficiaries.",
        "content": "<p>The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed that prices for rice\nunder the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation (SPHP) programme will not\nincrease despite US dollar exchange rate fluctuations, to ensure food\naffordability and supply stability for the nation. \u201cThe impact of a\nstronger US dollar will not affect SPHP rice prices,\u201d said Maino Dwi\nHartono, SPHP Director at Bapanas, in Jakarta on Thursday. He stated the\npolicy reflects the government\u2019s support for citizens under President\nPrabowo Subianto\u2019s leadership, following the earlier decision to\nmaintain subsidized fuel prices. \u201cThis allows the public to remain\ncalm,\u201d he added. The government also ensures SPHP rice quality is\nmaintained by Perum Bulog, ensuring citizens receive high-quality rice\nat affordable prices. \u201cWhile US dollar fluctuations can impact various\nsectors, including food, SPHP rice prices remain unchanged as it is a\ngovernment programme,\u201d Maino explained. Bapanas has set SPHP rice prices\nat Rp12,500 per kilogram for consumers in Java, Lampung, South Sumatra,\nBali, West Nusa Tenggara, and Sulawesi. For other Sumatran regions\n(excluding Lampung and South Sumatra), East Nusa Tenggara, and\nKalimantan, the price is Rp13,100 per kg, while in Maluku and Papua, the\nmaximum price is Rp13,500 per kg. The 2026 SPHP rice programme has a\nbudget of Rp4.97 trillion, equivalent to subsidies for approximately\n828,000 tonnes of rice for the public. \u201cThis ensures continuity of the\nSPHP rice programme, which began in January and February 2026 as an\nextension of the 2025 initiative,\u201d he added. Bapanas has also introduced\nnew regulations on maximum SPHP rice purchases for consumers. Consumers\ncan purchase up to five 5kg packs or two 2kg packs, with resale\nprohibited due to the national subsidy component. \u201cWe have considered\nour fellow citizens, such as fried rice vendors, nasi uduk sellers, and\nsmall eateries. Limiting to just two packs would be insufficient for\nthem,\u201d Maino explained. Additionally, the government has increased the\ntransaction limit for Perum Bulog partners from 2 to 5 tonnes in 2026 to\nfacilitate SPHP rice distribution. \u201cThis ensures smoother distribution,\neasier stock access for traders, and consistent market availability,\u201d\nMaino added. Previously, Bapanas Chief and Agriculture Minister Andi\nAmran Sulaiman confirmed Indonesia\u2019s rice self-sufficiency and warned\nfood mafia groups manipulating prices and creating market anomalies.\nGovernment Rice Reserve (CBP) managed by Perum Bulog currently stands at\n5.3 million tonnes, the highest in history, serving as a key instrument\nfor maintaining rice price stability, including through the SPHP\nprogramme.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bapanas-confirms-sphp-rice-prices-will-not-rise-despite-us-dollar-fluctuations-1780022057",
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