Government Keeps Food Prices to Keep Inflation Under Control
JAKARTA – The government continues to strengthen price control, maintain supply availability, and ensure the smooth distribution of food as a strategic step to control inflation and protect the purchasing power of the community. This commitment is part of an effort to achieve national economic stability while ensuring essentials remain affordabl
Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) as of October 1, 2026, which recorded year-on-year (YoY) inflation in September 2026, was at the level of 3.28%, up from the pr
The Minister of Agriculture and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Andi Amran Sulaiman, emphasized that price stabilization must be done by maintaining the balance of interests of f
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The statement asserts that food policy is geared towards providing benefits for the entire supply chain, not j
Amran highlighted the power of national production. “We are surplus, we are exporting. But domes
The government also strengthened the distribution of feed corn through the Stabilization of Food Supply and Price (SPHP) program, absorption of production results, and distribution
Interior Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian also stressed the importance of the role of local governments in controlling the prices of strategic commodities, especia
Local governments are encouraged to conduct periodic monitoring, understand the consumption patterns of the community, and accelerate anticipatory measures before
“We pay close attention to this figure not to reach a figure above 3.5 percent th
Tito also emphasized that food has
“But the most critical sector that we must take care of properly is food and drink, because it is directly related
He asked the region to immediately coordinate with Bapanas, Bulog, and business actors to stabilize commoditi
Through strengthening supply, supervision of distribution, and implementation of stabilization programs, the government is committed to maintaining food affordability while
Public participation in shopping wisely and reporting indications of price deviations is also expected to support the creation of a healthy, fair, and stable market. (*) protecting the welfare of the community.es that have experienced price increases. to the lower class people,” he stressed. an important role for low-income groups.is is the government’s target,” said Tito price increases affect purchasing power.lly rice, broiler eggs, and broiler meat.supervision to overcome price imbalances.tic prices are rising too much,” he said.ust keeping prices at the consumer level.sumers must be equally good,” said Amran.armers, ranchers, traders, and consumers.evious month which was recorded at 3.19%.e.enstabilkan komoditas yang mengalami kenaikan harga.
Melalui penguatan pasokan, pengawasan distribusi, dan pelaksanaan program stabilisasi, pemerintah berkomitmen menjaga keterjangkauan pangan sekaligus melindungi kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Partisipasi masyarakat dalam berbelanja secara bijak dan melaporkan indikasi penyimpangan harga juga diharapkan mendukung terciptanya pasar yang sehat, adil, dan stabil. (*)
