Bulog Director Conducts Surprise Inspection of Three Markets in Semarang, Ensures Rice and Meat Prices Comply with Government Ceiling
Jakarta – Perum Bulog’s Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani conducted surprise inspections of prices and availability of essential commodities at several traditional markets in Semarang, Central Java, on Friday (27 February 2026).
The inspections were carried out at three major markets: Johar Market, Kepanjen Market, and Kanjengan Market, as part of efforts to ensure stable supply and food prices during Ramadan and approaching Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
The activities were accompanied by Perum Bulog’s Director of Procurement Prihasto Setyanto and Central Java Regional Head Sri Muniati.
Based on inspection results, essential commodity prices at the three markets were generally found to be relatively stable and remained within the Maximum Retail Price (HET) set by the government.
Premium rice prices were recorded at Rp14,900 per kilogramme, medium rice at Rp13,500 per kilogramme, and programme rice under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation Scheme (SPHP) at Rp12,500 per kilogramme.
For animal protein commodities, beef prices were monitored to have fallen from Rp140,000 per kilogramme to Rp130,000 per kilogramme. Meanwhile, chicken meat prices stood around Rp35,000 per kilogramme, down from the previous day’s Rp40,000 per kilogramme.
“We have experience maintaining price stability during the recent Christmas and New Year period. We hope conditions remain stable throughout Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. We want to ensure the public can obtain essential commodities at fair prices in accordance with regulations,” said Rizal in a written statement on Saturday (28 February 2026).
Rizal emphasised that Perum Bulog will intensify monitoring throughout Ramadan 2026. This measure is undertaken to ensure adequate stock levels and price stability in the market.
According to him, supplies of strategic food commodities are in safe condition and sufficient to meet public needs until Eid al-Fitr.
As part of transparency efforts and strengthened oversight, the government through the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) has installed price lists of essential commodities serving as reference for traders and consumers.
The price list also functions as a control instrument for the Food Task Force to ensure compliance with HET regulations.
“In addition to monitoring, we also conduct socialisation with traders to ensure they continue selling commodities in accordance with applicable rules and maintain a healthy and conducive trading ecosystem without harming consumers or business operators,” Rizal added.
The collaboration aims to maintain stabilisation of national food supply and prices, particularly during periods of increased demand approaching Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Through this coordination, oversight at the traditional market level is strengthened to ensure distribution runs smoothly and prices remain controlled in accordance with applicable regulations.