Banyumas Market Vendor Fees Cut by Up to 50%

The Banyumas Regency Government has officially reduced market vendor fees by up to 50% through a new regulation outlined in Regent Regulation (Perbup) No. 8 of 2026. This strategic move aims to support traditional market traders amid economic pressures.

Regent Sadewo Tri Lastiono stated the fee adjustment reflects the government’s support for small traders, noting that previous increases of up to 300% were no longer aligned with current economic conditions.

“The previous 300% hike occurred because the fees hadn’t been raised for 15 years. But in today’s tough economic climate, it was unfair to traders,” Sadewo said after the Perbup No. 8/2026 briefing at Pendopo Si Panji on Thursday (28/05).

He added that the high previous rates led to only 40% compliance, causing suboptimal local revenue and accumulated unpaid fees. The new lower rates are expected to significantly improve trader compliance.

“We hope rational rates will bring compliance close to 100%,” he added.

Sadewo stressed the policy was developed transparently with scientific analysis, involving Unsoed academics and market traders in consultations.

“I urge all regional agencies to engage in dialogue when crafting policies affecting the public. We must understand their perspective,” he said.

Meanwhile, DPKUKM Head Gatot Eko Purwadi explained the policy responds to traders’ feedback on Regional Regulation (Perda) No. 1/2024. A study found the optimal adjustment, based on 2011-2024 inflation of 51.19%, would be a proportional rate.

“The reference was Perda No. 19/2011. Inflation from 2011 to 2024 was calculated, yielding an ideal increase of 51.19%,” Gatot explained.

He added that the fee reduction is phased by market type (A to D). For Type A markets, the monthly fee per square metre dropped from Rp50,000 to Rp23,300—a 53% cut.

Perbup No. 8/2026 was enacted on 16 April 2026. The government assured traders who paid the old rates before the briefing would receive credits for overpayments in subsequent periods.

The policy has been warmly received by traders. Pundi Sukarno, chairman of Banyumas Market Traders’ Association (Sabamas), praised the government’s move as responsive to traders’ real conditions.

“We’re grateful to the regent and stakeholders for considering traders’ situation,” he said.

However, he acknowledged the cut may reduce local revenue (PAD), but traders pledged to improve payment discipline.

“This is our commitment to pay fees more diligently and on time,” Pundi said.

He also hoped the policy would be accompanied by improved facilities and market revitalisation, ensuring traders’ fees translate to better services for Banyumas markets. (H-4)