Bulog, regency government and the Food Task Force carry out market inspections to monitor staple-food prices in Banyumas
Bulog, together with the Banyumas Regency Government (Pemkab) and the Banyumas Police Resort (Polresta Banyumas) in Central Java, carried out a surprise inspection (sidak) of markets and retailers to monitor prices on Tuesday (3 March). The inspections were conducted to ensure food stocks were safe and prices remained controlled ahead of peak demand during Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr.
Prawoko Setyo Aji, Head of the Bulog Banyumas Branch, said that overall stock levels and the prices of food commodities in the Banyumas area remained safe. ‘As we enter the 12th day of Ramadan, our monitoring shows stock is available and prices are still within the Government’s Ceiling Price (HET) and Price Reference (HAP) that have been set,’ he said.
From monitoring at Pasar Wage, several traders reported increased demand for commodities such as rice, cooking oil, and chicken. The rise was driven by greater household needs during Ramadan, including the momentum of household consumption.
Nevertheless, traders affirmed that supply remained smooth and there were no distribution obstacles. For medium rice, traders were selling at around Rp12,500 to Rp13,300 per kilogram. Premium rice ranged from Rp14,000 to Rp14,900 per kilogram.
As for SPHP rice (Stabilisasi Pasokan dan Harga Pangan), it was sold at Rp58,500 per five-kilogram package, or about Rp11,700 per kilogram, with on-the-ground prices ranging from Rp11,700–Rp12,300 per kilogram.
Minyakita cooking oil was sold at Rp15,500 to Rp15,700 per litre, while one-kilogram packaged granulated sugar was priced at Rp17,500. All prices were still in accordance with government rules.
Prawoko emphasised that they had regulated the distribution of certain commodities such as SPHP rice and Minyakita to be sold in line with the HET. ‘For SPHP rice, the HET is set at Rp12,500 per kilogram, while Minyakita is Rp15,700 per litre. We ask retailers to comply with these rules and not sell above the specified limits,’ he said.
Bulog also urged traders to display banners or price lists that are easily visible to the public to maintain transparency.
In addition, there are purchase limits to ensure equitable distribution. SPHP rice sales are limited to a maximum of two bags per consumer, while Minyakita is limited to one carton per purchase.
Prawoko added that monitoring and sidak activities would continue regularly throughout Ramadan. ‘This step is part of efforts to maintain price stability and food availability, so that people can observe Ramadan with peace of mind without concerns about basic needs,’ he said. (H-2)
At Pasar Tiban Center, packaged rice prices for 5 kg are around Rp85,000; 10 kg packs around Rp155,000; and 25 kg packs around Rp350,000.
The paddy rice (gabah) is still bought at the Government Purchase Price (HPP) of Rp6,500 per kilogram, even though its quality has declined after being submerged in mud.
Distribution of SPHP rice to Pasar Gedhe Klaten occurred in two shipments. First, on Monday (23 Feb) 2,700 tons, and second, on Friday (27 Feb), 2,000 tons.
The subsidised rice programme will continue from March. The budget prepared for the SPHP rice programme for 2026 amounts to Rp4.97 trillion.
The rise in prices of broiler chicken ranged between Rp5,000 and Rp6,000 per kilogram as demand for Ramadan buka puasa meals increases.