Some Prices Of Basic Materials Rise Ahead Of Ramadan, The Vice Minister Of Trade When Visiting Garut Catfish Market: Still Within Reasonable Limits

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JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade (Wamendag) Jerry Sambuaga said the prices of several basic commodities had increased ahead of the month of Ramadan. Even so, the increase is still within reasonable limits and the stock is guaranteed to be safe.

This was known after Jerry made his visit to Leles People's Market, Garut at the end of March 2022. From the results of his visit, Jerry found that price increases were still normal and stock was available.

During the review at that time, Jerry found a number of bapok prices that experienced an increase, such as the price of eggs increasing from Rp. 22,000 to Rp. 24,000; granulated sugar from Rp. 14,000 to Rp. 16,000; beef Rp120,000 to Rp125,000.

Meanwhile, chicken meat is Rp. 34,000 per kg to Rp. 36,000 per kg; cayenne pepper from IDR 25,000 per kg to IDR 40,000 per kg. Meanwhile, the price of simple packaged oil is still around Rp. 25,000 per liter and bulk oil at Rp. 25,000 per liter.

"It was reported that there were some basic necessities that increased within reasonable limits, because there was supply and demand ahead of the fast. However, so far the stock is still available," said Jerry, in a written statement, quoted Friday, April 1.

Moreover, said Jerry, the Regency Government (Pemkab) of Garut has also ensured the availability of basic necessities (bapok) ahead of Ramadan in safe conditions. The bapok price is also considered to be within reasonable limits.

Regarding cooking oil, Jerry said that the government is currently focused on ensuring the continuity of supply and stock for the community.

"Regarding prices, the government has also implemented regulations for the price of bulk and packaged cooking oil," he explained.