Bulog Ensures Rice Stock in Bandung City is Safe Until Early Next Year

"The rice available in our warehouse, judging from the stock, is safe. December and even the beginning of the year before next year's harvest is safe," he said at the Cheap Market Activity at the YWKA Middle School Field, Friday 8 December 2023.

Currently entering the rainy season, Erwin continued, farmers are starting to plant so it is certain that around March 2024 they will be able to harvest.

"In the rainy season, farmers start planting, so they will harvest in March. Don't worry, there will be enough availability in the Bulog warehouse until next year," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Trade Distribution and Metrological Supervision Division, Bandung City Trade and Industry Service, Meiwan Kartiwa, also confirmed that the prices of basic community needs (kepokmas) in Bandung City are relatively stable.

The results of monitoring by the Bandung City Disdagin, the price of chicken eggs is IDR 27,000 - IDR 28,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, the price of chicken meat is IDR 34,000-IDR 36,000 per kilogram.

"Even though the price of eggs last month reached Rp. 30,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, the price of chicken meat is still stable," said Meiwan.

He revealed that basic necessities sold at the Murah Market were below market prices. Like red onions, IDR 12,000 per half kilogram. There are also cayenne peppers in small packages of IDR 5,000.

Meiwan added, Disdagin continues to monitor each market to ensure availability and prices.

"We continue to monitor. If there is something that disrupts the distribution channel, we will cooperate with the Food Task Force. Regarding the price increase, where is the cause, don't let high prices continue to immediately assume there is a problem," he explained. (yan)**

Head of the Bandung City Communication and Information Office

Yayan A. Brilyana