Bandung Trade Office says staple food prices relatively stable

The Bandung City Trade and Industry Office (Disdagin) has stated that the prices of various staple goods in traditional markets and modern retail stores remain relatively stable, with some commodities even experiencing price declines in recent weeks.

Head of Distribution and Trade and Metrological Supervision at Disdagin Bandung, Meiwan Kartiwa, said the office routinely monitors prices across various traditional markets and retail stores to ensure supply and prices of essential goods remain under control.

“The results of our monitoring last Thursday showed that prices of staple goods are still relatively stable. In fact, some commodities have tended to decline, such as red cayenne pepper and red tanjung chilli compared to previous weeks,” Meiwan said in Bandung on Sunday.

According to him, the price fluctuations that still occur mainly stem from vegetable commodities, which are heavily influenced by weather conditions. Meanwhile, other major commodities, such as chicken eggs, remain in normal and stable condition.

He explained that the price of red cayenne pepper or domba chilli currently ranges from Rp60,000 to Rp80,000 per kilogram, while red tanjung chilli ranges from Rp40,000 to Rp60,000 per kilogram.

“Chilli prices are actually tending to decline compared to several weeks ago,” he said.

Meanwhile, beef prices vary according to type and quality, ranging from Rp130,000 to Rp150,000 per kilogram.

“Beef prices differ because the quality also differs. There are lean cuts, topside, silverside, and rump, so the prices vary,” Meiwan said.

For cooking oil, Disdagin noted that prices had risen some time ago. However, market conditions have now returned to stability and are not showing an upward trend.

“Cooking oil prices are currently holding steady, there is no further increase,” he said.

In addition to price monitoring, Disdagin Bandung continues to run a cheap market programme to help residents obtain staple goods at more affordable prices.

Meiwan said the cheap market programme, which is a regular quarterly agenda, was held ahead of Eid al-Adha in the second quarter of this year. Similar activities will be held again in the third quarter, around September 2026.

“Ahead of the third quarter, probably around September, we will hold the cheap market again,” he said.