JAMBI - The Jambi Provincial Food Task Force team, led by Jambi Deputy Governor Abdullah Sani together with the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) of the Jambi Police, carried out a sudden inspection (sidak) of the prices and availability of basic materials at the Angso Duo Traditional Market, Jambi City, today.
"This activity is carried out ahead of the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year celebrations to ensure that the supply and price of basic commodities remain under control," said the Head of the Jambi Police's Criminal Investigation Unit, Kombes Taufik Nurmandia, at the sidak location, Jambi, Antara, Tuesday, December 23.
The raid was part of the activities of the Jambi Provincial Food Task Force Team together with the Jambi Police Food Task Force Team which involved elements of Forkopimda, TNI, Bulog, and related technical institutions.
The monitoring in the field began at around 07.15 WIB and lasted until it was completed in a safe and conducive condition.
Taufik said, based on direct monitoring results, the prices of basic commodities in general are still relatively stable and the supply is sufficient to meet the needs of the community during the Christmas and New Year momentum.
"From today's check, we can say that in general the price is still considered safe and stable. Stock of basic commodities is also available, so people don't have to worry about Christmas and New Year," he said.
During the raid, the team checked a number of strategic commodities. The price of chicken meat is in the range of Rp. 37,000 to Rp. 38,000 per kilogram, fresh beef Rp. 130,000 per kilogram, and frozen meat ranges from Rp. 94,000 to Rp. 125,000 per kilogram.
For chili commodities, curly red chili is sold for Rp. 40,000 per kilogram, green chili is Rp. 70,000 to Rp. 75,000 per kilogram, and green chili is Rp. 40,000 per kilogram.
Meanwhile, the price of premium rice was recorded at Rp. 14,600 per kilogram and medium rice at Rp. 12,600 per kilogram. Cooking oil is sold at Rp. 15,700 per liter, red onions at Rp. 40,000 per kilogram, garlic at Rp. 30,000 to Rp. 32,000 per kilogram, and chicken eggs range from Rp. 1,700 to Rp. 2,000 per piece.
Taufik emphasized that the police would continue to carry out supervision to ensure the distribution of basic goods ran smoothly and prevent hoarding and price manipulation.
"We ensure the availability of goods is safe and distribution runs well. From today's monitoring results, there is no significant shortage or price spike. We will continue to monitor so that this situation is maintained," he said.
The Food Task Force also appealed to business actors and traders to comply with applicable provisions and not to take advantage of the momentum of major religious days to raise prices unreasonably.
The Jambi Provincial Government together with law enforcement officials ensured the readiness of the region in maintaining the stability of prices and the availability of basic commodities for the convenience and tranquility of the community ahead of the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year celebrations.
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