Khofifah Strengthens East Java Inflation Control via 139th Low-Cost Market
Surabaya (ANTARA) - East Java Governor Khofifer Indar Parawansa is strengthening inflation control through the 139th low-cost market in Mojokerto Regency by providing essential commodities at affordable prices.
“This outreach effort through low-cost markets in 2026 is the 139th iteration. The hope is that this can further bring access closer to the community, providing space while simultaneously increasing public purchasing power,” said Governor Khofifah in a statement received in Surabaya on Sunday.
Khofifah stated that the low-cost market is one of the East Java Provincial Government’s efforts to maintain price stability and expand public access to basic necessities at more affordable rates.
“This is also part of inflation stabilisation. Therefore, we are indeed travelling around. Yesterday we did the same in Kedungdung, Sampang, and today we are in Mojoanyar, Mojokerto,” she said.
She noted that these activities are conducted rotationally across various regions to strengthen government efforts in ensuring the affordability of essential goods for the public.
“The hope is that we can bring that affordability closer, with patterns that essentially complement what the Regent (of Mojokerto) has already done. We are substituting and strengthening what is possible. Thus, the Provincial Government is present to support the efforts of the regencies and cities,” she added.
During the low-cost market, the East Java Provincial Government provided at least 10 strategic food commodities, including premium rice at Rp14,000 per kilogram, medium-grade SPHP (Food Supply and Price Stabilisation) rice at Rp11,000 per kilogram, cooking oil at Rp13,000 per litre, and wheat flour at Rp10,000 per kilogram.
Other items included granulated sugar at Rp14,000 per kilogram, garlic at Rp6,000 per 250 grams, shallots at Rp6,000 per 250 grams, chilli packages at Rp5,000 per 200 grams, chicken eggs at Rp20,000 per pack, and chicken meat at Rp32,000 per pack.
In addition to food commodities, the event also featured several products from small and medium-sized industries (IKM).
Khofifah stated that the prices of several commodities in the low-cost market are aimed to be lower than market prices to help maintain public purchasing power.
“If we sell Minyakita here at Rp13,000, it could be Rp17,000 in traditional markets. Similarly, we sell sugar at Rp14,000, whereas in the market it could be Rp17,000. The same applies to eggs, chicken, and SPHP rice,” she explained.
Aminah, a resident of Lengkong Village, said the low-cost market helps meet household needs at more affordable prices.
“Please hold these low-cost markets more often. This is very helpful for those of us facing difficult economic times,” she said.