Gianyar Deputy Regent Reveals Factors Behind Rising Food Prices and Shortages Ahead of Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr

Gianyar Deputy Regent Anak Agung Gde Mayun has revealed the factors triggering surges in prices and shortages of basic food supplies ahead of Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr. This was presented during a High Level Meeting of the Regional Inflation Control Team (HLM TPID) in Gianyar.

“Historically, this period is always accompanied by increased demand from the community,” stated Mayun in his remarks on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Mayun identified three main factors driving food stock shortages and price increases in Gianyar. These include the region’s heavy reliance on food supply imports from outside the district, suboptimal food infrastructure and distribution systems, and agricultural production that is vulnerable to external disruptions such as weather and climate changes.

Additionally, increased demand during religious holidays and holiday periods could potentially trigger price increases across various commodities. External factors contributing to the situation include complex global economic conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving major powers.

This situation potentially threatens global economic stability, particularly through rising global energy prices and disruptions to international trade routes, including the distribution of petroleum in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

“Therefore, I hope to intensify and control the prices of essential food supplies ahead of the major religious celebrations of Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr. Hopefully, there will be no price volatility in essential goods,” Mayun stated.

Mayun noted that the availability and pricing of basic foodstuffs remain manageable. Several strategic policies and programmes have already been implemented.

First is the Puspa Aman programme, which encourages communities to utilise their homesteads as a source of diverse, nutritious, safe and sustainable family food. The programme supports household food security whilst helping to maintain regional inflation stability.

Second is the Mina Padi programme, which integrates the agricultural and fisheries sectors to increase land productivity and farmer incomes. The programme also aims to ensure agricultural sustainability and prevent land conversion.

“The Gianyar Regency Government regularly conducts price monitoring of essential goods, operates low-cost markets, and conducts market operations to maintain price affordability and the purchasing power of the community, particularly ahead of major religious celebrations,” he said.