Don't Panic, Cirebon Mayor Ensures Food and Fuel Stocks Are Safe Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Despite Price Increases

CIREBON, Indonesia – A number of food commodities in Cirebon City have risen in price. Nevertheless, overall food stocks remain secure, and the public are urged not to panic.

The findings were disclosed as the Mayor of Cirebon, Effendi Edo, inspected the availability and distribution of staple goods and other key commodities on Thursday, 5 March 2026. The move forms part of preparations against a surge in demand ahead of the National Religious Holidays (HBKN) of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri.

Together with members of the Regional Leadership Forum (Forkopimda), representatives from Bank Indonesia, Bulog, and heads of related regional agencies, the delegation visited several strategic points. The monitoring began at Jagasatru Market to check food prices, followed by checks on the quality and measurement of BBM at the Jl. Bypass petrol station and the Yogya Junction shopping centre.

At Jagasatru Market, the mayor spoke directly with traders to map price dynamics. He admitted that some commodities had risen in price due to distribution bottlenecks from their source areas.

The commodities of main concern include chillies and eggs, which have started to creep up in the past three days. “Our monitoring at Jagasatru shows increases in vegetables such as chillies due to supply from source being somewhat difficult. In addition, quail eggs have also risen and stock is relatively limited in the market at present,” Effendi said.

Nevertheless, regarding overall food stocks, Effendi assured the public that there is no need to panic. While there are price fluctuations for certain types of eggs, stocks of chicken meat and rice are still very sufficient to meet the needs of residents of Cirebon City during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.”