Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono accompanied President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo to visit Palmerah Market, Central Jakarta, Monday (6/26).

We checked the prices of basic foodstuffs at several kiosks

The visit was aimed to check the prices of staple foods ahead of Idul Adha 1444 Hijri.

"We checked the prices of basic foodstuffs at several kiosks. Besides, we also spoke with several traders to hear their stories. If there are problems, we will follow up and find a solution," expressed Acting Governor, in the Jakarta Provincial Government press release.

Jakarta Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) has made various efforts to control inflation by taking into account the national inflation control policy.

Synergies are also being carried out with the Central Inflation Control Team and other regional Provincial/District/City Regional Inflation Control Teams, thus appropriate steps are found to resolve obstacles and problems in the field.

"We will continue to monitor the price of chicken meat and other food ingredients through synergy with all parties, thus they can be controlled ahead of the holidays," he continued.

President Jokowi said his party would also continue to monitor the supply of goods and prices of basic commodities, to check further if a drastic price hike was found.

"I will check, maybe there is a problem with the supply," he admitted.

The increase in food prices is predicted due to limited supply or supply and an increase in demand that soars ahead of Idul Adha. During the visit, the President also provided assistance to traders at Palmerah Market.

As for the information, Central Jakarta Mayor, Dhany Sukma was also spotted at the location.