Had Reached Rp200 Thousand, The Weather And Constraints Of The Distribution Of Biang Kerok, The Price Of Cayenne Pepper Is Expensive

This is due to weather factors and distribution constraints. Therefore, he requested that the distribution system be considered more seriously.

There is no reason to increase rice. Our production rose 52 percent and stocks were abundant, so there should be no price hike. Likewise with cooking oil. We are the world's largest producer, there should be no price increase even though it's small," he said at the Parliament Building, Jakarta, Thursday, March 6.

Ensuring that the price of basic necessities remains stable, the government plans to carry out sudden inspections (sidak) until Eid. If entrepreneurs are found to sell above the highest retail price (HET), strict sanctions will be given, including sealing and revocation of business licenses in accordance with the agreement with the National Police Chief.

We will sell food below the highest retail price. No entrepreneur should sell above the HET. If anything, it will be dealt with," Amran asserted.

In addition, the government's efforts to reduce the price of bapok so as not to be more expensive by opening 4,800 food outlets throughout Indonesia. These outlets will be jointly managed by a number of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) and related ministries, including RNI, Bulog, PPI, PT Pos, and Berdikari.

Previously, in a coordination meeting (rakor) at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, the Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi said, in general, food prices were monitored to be stable.

However, there are commodities that are of special concern, namely red cayenne pepper which is still expensive. The average price of red cayenne pepper at the producer level reaches IDR 73,774/kg and at the consumer level is IDR 94,193/kg, while Oilita is IDR 17,678/liter.

For this reason, his party has taken control measures, including increasing distribution from surplus areas to deficit areas and expanding food access through Food Kiosks and Cheap Food Movements (GPM) in various regions.

"Our concern is only in cayenne pepper. So cayenne pepper is a bit high in price because it is rainy weather, plants do not flower. But it can be ascertained that the stock is sufficient, it's just a matter of how we focus on equitable distribution," he said.