Bulog Chief Inspects Food Prices and Stock in Semarang Markets Ahead of Lebaran 2026
Semarang — Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, Director General of State Logistics Agency (Perum Bulog), inspected developments in prices and supplies of essential commodities at Johar Market and Kanjengan Market in Semarang, Central Java, on Friday, ahead of Lebaran 2026.
According to Rizal, price and supply checks for essential commodities have been intensified during Ramadan 2026 to ensure stable supplies and prices approaching Lebaran. “We had successful experience during the last Christmas and New Year when prices remained stable. We expect similar stability during Ramadan and Idul Fitri,” he said.
From monitoring conducted, he stated that prices of various essential commodities remained relatively stable. Prices for medium-grade and premium rice, as well as rice under the Food Supply and Price Stability Programme (SPHP), remained in line with the official maximum retail prices (HET) in effect.
The HET for premium rice stands at Rp14,900 per kilogram (kg), medium rice at Rp13,500 per kg, and SPHP rice at Rp12,500 per kg. Beef prices also declined from the previous day, falling Rp140,000 per kg to Rp130,000 per kg. Meanwhile, chicken prices stood at Rp35,000 per kg, down from Rp40,000 per kg the previous day.
Among essential commodities experiencing price increases, only chilli prices have risen, allegedly due to extreme weather conditions. Red chilli prices increased from Rp28,000 to Rp32,000 per kg. Bird’s eye chilli prices reached Rp82,000 per kg, up from Rp72,000 per kg the previous day. “Chilli prices are particularly difficult to control due to weather influences,” he noted.
During Ramadan 2026, Rizal ensured that supplies of various essential commodities in markets remain adequate. He stated that the Trade Ministry has posted price lists for essential commodities to serve as reference points for shoppers as one measure to keep prices stable. “These price lists serve as reference for retailers, and also as a monitoring tool for the food task force,” he added.
Sutilah, a vendor selling essential commodities at Johar Market, stated that SPHP and MinyaKita prices remained stable. “Prices comply with HET, though consumers tend to prefer MinyaKita in 1-litre packages,” she said.
Meanwhile, Sulisti, a chilli vendor at Johar Market in Semarang, acknowledged price increases in the commodity in recent weeks. Despite the price rise, attributed to extreme weather conditions, chilli supplies at the market remain adequate, she added.