Bali Regional Police Food Task Force Monitors Basic Commodity Prices Ahead of Galungan and Kuningan
The Bali Regional Police Food Task Force has conducted monitoring of the prices and distribution of basic commodities at Kreneng Market, Denpasar, Bali. The monitoring was carried out to ensure that basic commodity prices remain stable and stocks are secure ahead of the Galungan and Kuningan holidays.
Head of Public Relations for the Bali Regional Police, Kombes Ariasandy, explained that the Balinese community is currently preparing for Galungan and Kuningan following the recent celebrations of Eid al-Adha and Vesak. He noted that religious milestones are typically accompanied by an increased demand for essential commodities such as rice, eggs, cooking oil, sugar, soybeans, chillies, onions, and meat.
“The Food Task Force is present to ensure that the community can obtain basic commodities at reasonable prices and with good quality,” Ariasely said in a statement on Tuesday (2/6/2026). “We want the community to be able to observe the series of holidays peacefully, without being overshadowed by concerns regarding availability or spikes in food prices.”
Ariasandy stated that the Bali Regional Police Food Task Force monitored prices and distribution at Kreneng Market, Kamboja Street, Denpasar, on Monday (2/6). In addition to directly checking the prices of several commodities, the team also engaged in dialogue with traders to understand the current supply and distribution conditions on the ground.
Based on preliminary monitoring results, he noted that the prices of several food commodities in Bali, particularly in Denpasar, remain within affordable limits. Stock availability was also observed to be sufficient to meet public needs ahead of the holidays.
“We will continue to conduct monitoring alongside relevant agencies to ensure that supply remains maintained and that no price surges occur that could burden the community. If any violations are found, they will certainly be dealt with in accordance with applicable regulations,” added Ariasandy.
The Food Task Force reminded business operators not to engage in practices that could disadvantage consumers, including selling commodities above the prices set by the government.
This monitoring involves various relevant agencies, including the Bali Regional Police Special Crimes Directorate, the National Food Agency, the Department of Agriculture and Food Security, the Department of Industry and Trade, the Department of Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services, and Perum Bulog.
This cross-sector collaboration serves as an integrated supervisory effort focusing not only on price stability but also on guaranteeing smooth distribution and the availability of basic commodities in the market.
“Amidst the increasing community activity ahead of Galungan and Kuningan, the presence of the Food Task Force is a tangible effort by the state to maintain market balance,” said Ariasandy. “The hope is that the community can welcome the holidays with a sense of security, while business actors continue to conduct trading activities in a healthy, honest, and responsible manner.”