Ahead Of Ramadan, Deputy Minister Of Trade: The Price Of Bapok Is Stable And Supply Is Sufficient At Segiri Market

Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga checked the Segiri market, Samarinda (Photo: Doc. Ministry of Trade)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga revealed that the price development of a number of commodities explained the month of Ramadan. Based on observations, the prices of basic commodities (bapok) are relatively stable in the people's market.

This was conveyed by Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry after monitoring prices and stock of basic necessities (Bapok) at Segiri Market, Samarinda, East Kalimantan.

The price and stock of bapok in Segiri Market, Samarinda is relatively stable and sufficient ahead of Ramadan. The central and regional governments will work together to ensure this," said Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry, in an official statement, Monday, February 20.

During the monitoring, Jerry also found that Oilita sold for IDR 16,000 per liter or a injection higher than the highest retail price (HET) set by the government, which was IDR 14,000 per liter or IDR 15,500 per kg.

Regarding the findings of Kumita, the Ministry of Trade will coordinate with local governments to overcome this problem. HET of Rp. 14,000 per liter or Rp. 15,500 applies to traders. So, agents or distributors must sell at prices below HET," said Jerry.

Meanwhile, Head of the East Kalimantan Industry and Trade Office Muhammad Saduddin explained that the stock of bapok in East Kalimantan is sufficient to meet the needs of the next half a month, and will even be supplied in the near future. If there is a price increase, it is not significant.

The prices and stock of bapok in East Kalimantan are relatively stable and sufficient for the next half of the month. Ahead of Ramadan, integrated supervision will be held. Not only prices, but also monitoring packaging and expiration date," said Saduddin.

At Segiri Market Samarinda as of February 18, 2023, the price of Pria-Kura premium rice was Rp. 15,000 per kg, bulk sugar was Rp. 14,000 per kg, and sugar was packaged Rp. 15,000 to 16,000 per kg.

The premium packaged cooking oil (Rosesbrand and Filma) is IDR 17,500 to IDR 22,000 per liter, IDR 16,000 per kg of oil palm oil, and IDR 14,000 per liter of bulk migrants.

Meanwhile, chicken meat Rp. 31,000 per kg, chicken eggs Rp. 30,000 per kg, red cayenne pepper Rp. 45,000 to Rp. 50,000 per kg, and curly red chilies Rp. 35,000 to Rp. 40,000 per kg.

Furthermore, onions Rp. 35,000 to Rp. 38,000 per kg, garlic Rp. 25,000 to Rp. 28,000 per kg, and flour Rp. 14,000 per kg (Blue Triangle brand).