Not Wanting To Be Missed, The Vice Minister Of Trade Goes Down To Banten To Make Sure The Bapok Stock Is Safe Until Eid

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JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade (Wamendag) Jerry Sambuaga again reviewed the supply and prices of basic necessities (bapok) in the community. This time, the Vice Minister of Trade together with the Deputy Governor of Banten Province Andika Hazrumy visited the Old Market, Serang, Banten.

"It can be seen that the availability of safe bapok at relatively maintained prices. Through this activity, we also want to ensure the availability of safe bapok ahead of Eid. So, people can celebrate without worry," he said in a statement quoted on Sunday, April 17.

According to the Vice Minister of Trade, his party also ensures the availability of cooking oil, both packaged and in bulk, which is claimed to be safe and sufficient.

The Vice Minister of Trade added that the Ministry of Trade always coordinates with ministries and institutions, local governments, and all stakeholders, including distributors and producers, in ensuring that the supply and price of bapok are relatively maintained.

"We are also grateful to the regional governments who are always vigilant in monitoring and ensuring the availability of bapok stocks in each region," he said.

Based on observations in the Old Market, Serang, Banten, the price of premium rice was recorded at Rp. 12,000/kg, medium rice at Rp. 10,000/kg, granulated sugar Rp. 15,000/kg, premium packaged cooking oil Rp. 26,000/liter, beef Rp. 140 .000/kg, chicken Rp. 38.000/kg.

Then, chicken eggs are Rp. 22,000/kg, shallots are Rp. 35,000—Rp. 38,000/kg, garlic Rp. 32,000/kg, curly red chilies are Rp. 30,000—Rp. 40,000/kg, and large red chilies are Rp. 30. 000—Rp 40,000/kg.