Rice Stocks in Madura Secure Ahead of Eid, Reaching 4,000 Tonnes

PAMEKASAN, KOMPAS.com - Perum Bulog Madura has assured that rice stocks are secure to meet the needs of the community on Madura Island ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, on Wednesday (18/3/2026). The Branch Leader (Pinca) of Perum Bulog Madura, Ahmad Rofi’i, stated that rice stocks for Eid requirements are very secure, currently amounting to 4,000 tonnes. “Rice stocks are under control and secure. 4,000 tonnes of rice are distributed across Bulog warehouses in all regencies, with the largest stock in the Pamekasan Warehouse,” he said. He added that Bulog Madura continues to monitor the movement of rice and cooking oil prices to keep them stable. Thus, the community can celebrate Eid peacefully. “Rice prices remain stable. Including Minyakita cooking oil, there is no increase,” he explained. Ahmad Rofi’i emphasised that to stabilise prices, Bulog Madura has held subsidised markets in all regencies in Madura. In fact, in Sampang Regency, Pamekasan, and Sumenep Regency, subsidised markets are held 3 to 4 times a week. “For rice prices at the subsidised markets, they range from Rp11,000 to Rp11,500 per kilogram,” he stated. During the month of Ramadan up to ahead of Eid, subsidised markets continue to be held, so rice prices remain stable and meet the community’s needs. “For Minyakita, we distribute through shops and SP2KP. Thus, prices remain stable and help the community,” he said. He added that Perum Bulog conducts mobilisation for monitoring rice prices and stabilisation from the start of fasting until Eid. “There is a risk of rice price increases ahead of Eid. We continue to monitor and hold subsidised markets to keep them stable. Of course, with quality rice as well,” he added.