Central Lombok District Government Claims Essential Commodity Stocks and Prices under Control
The Central Lombok District Government (Pemkab Lombok Tengah) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has asserted that essential commodity prices during Ramadan 2026 remain secure and controlled, with several commodities that previously surged now declining and returning to stability.
Deputy Regent of Central Lombok, Muhammad Nursiah, stated that he had conducted direct monitoring at Pasar Renteng to verify prices of essential household goods.
“Yesterday, I visited Pasar Renteng to conduct a direct survey of household necessity prices. This monitoring is important to ensure price stability and maintain residents’ purchasing power,” Nursiah told detikBali when met in Praya on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Based on field monitoring results, chilli prices that previously reached Rp190,000 per kilogramme have now declined to Rp100,000 per kilogramme. Chicken meat prices stand at Rp45,000 per kilogramme, whilst beef is priced at Rp135,000 per kilogramme.
“Besides chilli, several other essential necessities have also been observed to have returned to normal prices and remain relatively stable. Items such as sugar, oil and rice remain at their previous price levels,” he added.
Nursiah explained that field surveys are conducted as a precautionary measure against potential price surges during Ramadan. Through regular monitoring, the regional government can respond quickly if significant increases occur.
The Head of Golkar Party Regional Leadership Council II for Central Lombok emphasised that price monitoring and stock availability will continue to be conducted periodically.
“The regional government will continue to conduct regular monitoring to ensure that stock availability and price stability are maintained, so that the community can shop with peace of mind and comfort,” he asserted.
He added that price stability is not only occurring at Pasar Renteng, but is also being experienced at Pasar Jelojok and other markets in Central Lombok.
“Praise be to God, our essential commodity prices are beginning to stabilise,” he affirmed.