Not Only Safe Stock, Regent Dyah Hayuning Says Food Quality In Purbalingga Is Guaranteed Ahead Of Ramadan

Purbalingga Regent Dyah Hayuning Pratiwi reviewed the stock of basic materials (ANTARA/HO-Purbalingga Regency Public Relations)

PURBALINGGA - The government of Purbalingga Regency, Central Java, has ensured that the stock of food and other basic needs in its area is safe to meet the needs of residents during Ramadan 2022.

"Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the stock of food needs is ensured to be safe so that people don't need to worry," said Purbalingga Regent Dyah Hayuning Pratiwi in Purbalingga, Central Java, Antara, Thursday, March 31.

The Regent said that the Purbalingga Regency Government together with other stakeholders had monitored food stocks and prices in the market and warehouses of cooking oil distributors in the local area.

"We have carried out direct monitoring and it is known that the stock of various types of basic needs is safe, except for bulk cooking oil. The stock of cooking oil is predicted to return to normal on April 9, waiting for supplies from the center," he said.

He said that the stock of food and basic needs was not only safe in terms of quantity, but also in terms of quality.

"Relevant agencies will also carry out regular monitoring during the month of Ramadan to anticipate a shortage of food stocks and other basic needs," he said.

The woman, who is familiarly called the Regent of Tiwi, also added that based on observations it was known that there was a slight increase in the price of basic commodities, as usually occurs before the month of Ramadan.

"In monitoring, it was found that there was a slight increase in the prices of several commodities, as usually happens before the month of Ramadan, one of which is granulated sugar," he said.

Meanwhile, Purbalingga Police Chief AKBP Era Jhoni Kurniawan added that members of the police would participate in monitoring the availability of food in the Purbalingga area.

The Police Chief emphasized that until now there have been no reports regarding the hoarding of basic necessities including cooking oil, so the public is asked to remain calm.

"Purbalingga Police did not find any indication of hoarding of basic necessities, including cooking oil, so we urge the public to remain calm. We will also monitor the availability of food in the Purbalingga area," he said.