SURABAYA - The Surabaya City Government poured 14,400 thousand liters of cooking oil through a market operation held in the City of Heroes, East Java, in order to stabilize the price of this commodity in the market.
"The purpose of this market operation is to stabilize market prices. We will carry out this operation for the next few days," said Head of the Surabaya City Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade Office, Fauzie Mustaqiem, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, January 12.
According to him, the cooking oil market operation was held in RW 9 Jalan Tambak Dukuh 1, Kepasari Village, Genteng District and RW 3 Hall, Jalan Peneleh Gang 3, Peneleh Village, Genteng District, Surabaya.
Fauzie said that in operating the Kali market, his party cooperated with producers or distributors from PT Mega Suryamas which provided 700 cartons (per 12 = 8,400 liters of carton), and PT Smart 500 cartons (12 6,000 liters per carton).
"So, we are supported by them, that's why the price is only Rp. 14 thousand," said Bang Yos- a nickname for Fauzie Mustaqiem.
He also explained that this market operation is actually to meet the needs of the people of Surabaya, especially those directly affected by the increase in cooking oil prices, such as small business actors whose raw materials use cooking oil and also low-income people (MBR).
"That's why we also limit the purchase, a maximum of 2 liters for each person. Each buyer must also bring and submit a photocopy of his ID card so that no one doubles up on their purchases. We also hope to continue to apply health protocols and are expected to bring their own pouch and bring the right money, " he said.
Therefore, Bang Yos also hopes for the residents of Surabaya City to take advantage of the market operation. Because, this is one way to stabilize the price of cooking oil in the market.
"Coincidentally tomorrow, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs will also hold market operations at Wonokromo Market, namely cooking oil. This means, we agree with friends at the center that what is currently unstable is cooking oil prices, so we are holding market operations," he said.
Meanwhile, one of the residents of Hamlet Wall, Nuraini said, thank you very much to the Surabaya City Government for holding market operations. Because this kind of market operation is very beneficial, especially for cooking oil, the price of which continues to climb.
"Alhamdulillah, there is a market operation like this, so it's lighter. Moreover, my family often does fried food, this is certainly very helpful. Once again, thank you very much, Mr. Mayor and Surabaya City Government officials," he said.
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