Since 2016, Market Operation Distributed 35,000 Tons of Rice
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
We use rice stock from the government from Bulog. But, since October, November and December, we use commercial rice
Through market operation that held since 2016, PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya has distributed 35,000 tons of rice. Rice is sold for Rp 7,900 or in accordance with the lowest retail price.
PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya Director, Arief Prasetyo Adi disclosed, the market operation is held in the urban village office, RPTRA, as well as traditional market and modern market. Every day, the market targets eight different locations.
Chili Sold at Rp 60 Thousand Per Kilogram"We use rice stock from the government from Bulog. But, since October, November and December, we use commercial rice," he expressed, Wednesday (1/18).
He explained, besides giving cheap price, it is also aimed to maintain stability of the price.
"This year, the market operation will still be held. Perhaps, its existence will be added," he stated.