The Deputy Minister Of Trade Ensures That Food Stocks Are Maintained Even Though The Prices Of Eggs And Garlic Are High

Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga (Photo: Doc. VOI)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) ensures that food commodity stocks are maintained, although the price of eggs and garlic is still relatively high today.

This was revealed by Deputy Minister of Trade (Wamendag) Jerry Sambuaga when met by reporters after the 2024 B2B2G Expo Inabuyer event at the Smesco Building, Jakarta, Wednesday, May 15.

"If the price of basic necessities is once again fluctuating, there are also fluctuations. Some have gone up, but also go down. So, if we look at the markets, we can make sure that the most important thing is that the stock is maintained," he said.

Jerry admitted that he makes visits to markets almost every day and it can be ascertained that the stock is maintained.

"I go to the market almost every day, we see one by one. Not only one market point, but we spread evenly throughout Indonesia. Well, what I can confirm is safe stock," he said.

In addition, Jerry assessed that currently the prices of basic necessities are still relatively stable. One of them is cooking oil.

"Fried oil is if in some places it is even below the highest retail price (HET). Our HET is for Oilita of Rp. 14,000 or Rp. 15,500 per kg. Well, in some places or locations, even below (price) it is," he said.

"It is undeniable that some have experienced a little fluctuation, but I want to convey that the price is relatively stable and most importantly the stock is safe," he added.

Meanwhile, based on the food price panel of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) on Wednesday, May 15, at 14:55 WIB, the price of shallots fell 0.19 percent to Rp47,580 per kilogram (kg).

Then, the price of garlic has also decreased by 0.19 percent to Rp42,980 per kg. Meanwhile, the price of broiler eggs itself is at Rp30,540 per kg, or a decrease of 0.16 percent.