Rice Stocks in West Java Reach 592,795 Tonnes; Public Urged Not to Panic Buy

Perum Bulog has confirmed the availability of essential food commodity stocks, particularly rice and cooking oil, are in very safe condition. The stocks are sufficient to meet public demand until the end of the year.

The public is therefore urged to remain calm and refrain from excessive purchasing (panic buying). This applies particularly in light of forthcoming major religious festivities and the dynamics of the current global geopolitical situation.

Currently, Perum Bulog’s West Java Regional Office holds approximately 592,795 tonnes of rice equivalent. These stocks will continue to increase ahead of the major harvest season, which is set to begin next month.

According to Perum Bulog’s Chief Executive, Major General (Retired) Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, the Government Rice Reserve (CBP) currently controlled by Bulog stands at 3.74 million tonnes. This quantity is expected to continue increasing as harvesting progresses and grain and rice absorption activities are carried out across various regions.

“The rice stocks controlled by Bulog are currently at a very strong level, approximately 3.74 million tonnes,” Ahmad Rizal stated on Tuesday (10 March 2026).

Furthermore, with harvesting underway in various regions and continued absorption efforts being undertaken, “We are projecting these stocks will increase and by the end of March can reach approximately 4.5 to 5 million tonnes,” he said.