Approaching Idul Fitri 1447 H, Bulog Continues to Distribute SPHP Rice to Pasar Gedhe Klaten
Ahead of Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah, Bulog’s Surakarta branch continues to distribute stabilisation rice for supply and price stability (SPHP). This food distribution effort aims to contain price increases and maintain rice availability in the market.
Through Bulog’s Meger warehouse in Klaten, Bulog’s Surakarta branch distributed three tonnes of SPHP rice to Pasar Gedhe Klaten on Monday, 16 March. This distribution to the market is a positive step to contain rice price inflation ahead of Eid 2026.
The SPHP rice distribution to the market was distributed directly to traders. The distribution was overseen by Bulog Meger Warehouse Head Syamsoel Bahri and Pasar Gedhe Klaten Head Purwadi. Traders were supplied with SPHP rice in quantities of 30–60 packs of 5 kilograms each.
“Today, the Meger Bulog warehouse has distributed a total of three tonnes of SPHP rice, or 600 packs, according to the request of Pasar Gedhe Klaten traders. The maximum retail price (HET) for SPHP rice has been set at Rp12,500 per kilogram or Rp62,500 per pack,” said Syamsoel Bahri.
Bulog’s Surakarta branch was tasked with distributing SPHP rice to stabilise supply and food prices in the market. The Meger Bulog warehouse routinely supplies this rice to Pasar Gedhe Klaten every week to contain rice price increases.
“Meanwhile, the Meger Bulog warehouse still holds a stock of 13,300 tonnes of rice. Stock levels are secure, as there is currently an increase in rice from procurement and absorption. Procurement rice enters at an average of 200 tonnes per day. This ensures safe stock levels in Klaten Regency,” he explained.
One trader at Pasar Gedhe Klaten, Sunarti, expressed pleasure at receiving SPHP rice supplies at the start of the week. As the approach of Idul Fitri 1447 H saw many consumers seeking cheap government rice, the supply was timely. The rice is sold according to the HET price of Rp12,500 per kilogram.
“Ahead of Eid 2026, I ordered 40 packs of SPHP rice or two quintals. This cheap rice is sought after by many consumers. Because of this, within 3–4 days or before Eid, the rice supplied today may already be sold out,” she said.