Surakarta:Trade Minister Budi Santoso has confirmed that the prices of basic necessities in Surakarta, Central Java, are under control as the region prepares for Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027. Essential commodities such as shallots and chicken eggs are being sold below the reference price at the Gede Hardjonagoro Market.
According to Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the minister's inspection revealed that shallots are priced between Rp34,000 and Rp35,000 per kilogram, which is below the reference price. Chicken eggs are being sold for Rp24,000 to Rp25,000 per kilogram, less than the reference price of Rp30,000. Chicken meat is priced at Rp40,000 per kilogram, aligning with the reference price, while rice prices are consistent with the Highest Retail Price (HET) of Rp12,500 per kilogram.
Other commodities at Pasar Gede, such as kating garlic, are also being sold below the reference price. The garlic is priced at Rp35,000 per kilogram, while the reference price is Rp38,000 per kilogram. MINYAKITA is sold at the reference price of Rp15,700 per liter, and beef is priced at Rp140,000 per kilogram. However, some commodities like premium rice and granulated sugar are above their reference prices.
The minister explained that seasonal factors and differences in product quality contribute to price variations. This is evident in the pricing of garlic, which ranges from Rp28,000 to Rp35,000 per kilogram, offering consumers options based on quality and preference.
The Busan Trade Minister expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Surakarta City Government in maintaining stable prices and supplies of basic necessities. He hopes these conditions will continue through the end of the year. A trader at Gede Market, Prianti, confirmed stable supplies of SPHP rice and MINYAKITA, with regular weekly deliveries from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Additionally, the minister visited the Cheap Market Movement (GPM) at the Kerten Village Hall in Surakarta. The event featured various essential goods at affordable prices, aimed at ensuring supply availability and maintaining price stability. The GPM, organized by the Surakarta City Trade Office, involved multiple stakeholders, including the State Logistics Agency and local businesses, to provide the community with access to affordable basic necessities during the festive season.