Djarot: Staple Food Prices Remain Stable
Reported by Suriaman Panjaitan | Translated by Maria Inggita
Acting Jakarta Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidayat said, in the fourth day of Ramadan, staple food prices in City is relatively stable.
Currently, rice, meat, sugar, and egg prices are stable
"We have BUMD and Regional Inflation Controller Team (TPID) who will maintain food prices stability in Jakarta. Currently, rice, meat, sugar, and egg prices are stable," he said, Tuesday (5/30).
He predicted, staple food prices will remain stable until Eid. This is due to Jakarta Provincial Government's work in optimizing BUMD roles and also in cooperating with food producing areas.
Staple Food Sales at Transjakarta Bus Stops to Stabilize Price"For rice supply, we cooperate with Bekasi, East Java, Central Java, and Lampung. While for local meat supply is obtained from NTT," he explained.
He added, cheap bazaar is also held in order to stabilize the price.
"We also help Jakarta Pintar Card (KJP) holder to obtain staple foods in affordable prices," he closed.