Despite The Price Increase, DKI Guarantees Food Stock During Emergency PPKM Under Control PP

JAKARTA - The President Director of Perumda Pasar Jaya, Arief Nasrudin, guarantees that food needs in Jakarta, especially those available at the Kramat Jati Main Market, are relatively under control.

"Broadly speaking, when we monitor food stocks, the supply of various food needs from the regions is relatively safe," said Arief in his statement, Wednesday, July 7.

However, he admitted there was a slight increase in food prices. "We noticed that there was a slight increase in red chili peppers because from the source it increased," he said.

Meanwhile, other commodities such as garlic are in a safe condition. Including various other needs that taste from the area the price is still normal.

Arief considers that the implementation of Emergency PPKM is quite crucial for food availability. If supply or distribution is disrupted, it will also have an impact on price spikes.

Therefore, stock and prices must be monitored every day. Although there is an increase, Arief believes prices will return to normal, along with the supply of goods coming from goods-producing areas.

"This means that even though Emergency PPKM is implemented but it does not affect the supply coming from the regions, we will continue to monitor so that both stock and prices continue to be in normal conditions," he said.