Jember Regency Government Prepares Three Schemes to Curb Rising Prices of Essential Goods During Ramadan
JEMBER, KOMPAS.com — The Jember Regency Government is preparing schemes to control the prices of essential goods ahead of Ramadan. This step is being taken following the trend of rising prices of several commodities that are starting to be felt in the market.
If not anticipated, the price increase is feared to continue during the fasting month and up to the Eid al-Fitr holiday. In addition to price stability, the local government is also paying attention to the adequacy of food stocks in the community.
The Acting Regional Secretary of Jember Regency, Akhmad Helmi Luqman, said that cross-sectoral coordination has been carried out, including with the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID).
According to Helmi, the local government has mapped out concrete steps to dampen price volatility while ensuring that the distribution of commodities runs smoothly.
“Instructions from the central government are very clear, namely strengthening monitoring in the field and ensuring that there are no distribution obstacles,” said Helmi, Tuesday (24/2/2026).
Currently, the local government’s main focus is to maintain the availability of supplies and the affordability of essential commodities. Several commodities that have been recorded to have increased in price include red chili, broiler chicken meat, chicken eggs, and imported soybeans.
At the producer level, interventions are carried out through the distribution of stimulus assistance to farmers and strengthening inter-regional cooperation. The Regency Government is also exploring collaboration with leading chili producers in Central Java and West Java with the support of Bank Indonesia to ensure a stable supply.
In addition, synergy is also carried out with Perum Bulog Jember, especially in the distribution of Stabilizing Supply and Food Price (SPHP) rice in traditional and modern markets.
“We hope that the people of Jember can carry out the Ramadan worship in peace without being burdened by uncontrolled increases in food prices,” said Helmi.
The next intervention targets the wholesale level. The Regency Government is working with the Food Task Force and TPID to intensify surprise inspections of distributor warehouses to prevent hoarding practices.
At the consumer level, the local government is expanding the implementation of Market Operations and Affordable Food Movements. The Regency Government also installs banners of the Highest Retail Price (HET) in traditional markets as a form of price information transparency for the community.
Helmi said that food intervention is not a standalone effort, but part of a broader effort to maintain regional economic activity.
One of the supports prepared by the government is the facilitation of halal certification for MSME actors to strengthen the sustainability of their businesses.
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