PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) ensures that staple food prices in the market are relatively stable. Monitoring by the Trade and Industry Agency (Disdagin) indicates that the availability and prices of essential goods remain stable.

The Head of the Bandung City Trade and Industry Agency, Ronny Ahmad Nurudin, admitted that he had been conducting routine monitoring since before Ramadan until before Eid in various traditional markets and modern retail outlets.

"The Department of Trade and Industry has monitored staple food prices in traditional and retail markets several times. From the run-up to Ramadan until now, thankfully, our monitoring results indicate that staple food prices in Bandung City are relatively stable and safe," Ronny said when confirmed on Thursday (March 12, 2026).

According to Ronny, some commodities did experience price fluctuations, particularly chilies. However, these conditions were considered normal and did not last long.

"It's true that some commodities experience fluctuations, such as chili peppers. Sometimes they rise and then fall again, but overall, the situation is currently stable," he said.

Meanwhile, prices for key commodities such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, eggs, and most other staple foods remain stable. Price increases only occurred for certain premium-quality beef varieties.

"Prices for rice and cooking oil are stable, thank God. There's been a slight increase in meat prices compared to before, but that's usually for high-quality meat," he explained.

He added that the Bandung City Government continues to coordinate with various parties to maintain supply and price stability until Eid al-Fitr. This includes collaboration with the National Food Agency, distributors, food associations, and the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).

Another effort made to maintain price affordability is through the Main Cheap Bazaar (Bazmut) program which is held in all sub-districts in Bandung City.

"We're holding our Main Cheap Bazaar in 30 sub-districts. It's held in three sub-districts in one day, involving distributors, state-owned enterprises, retailers, and regional government agencies. Each sub-district has around 10 tenants offering a variety of basic necessities," he said.

Through this program, people can obtain various basic necessities at more affordable prices, including SPHP program rice, cooking oil and various other food commodities.

In addition, the government is also collaborating with farmers coordinated by the West Java Provincial Agriculture and Horticulture Service to ensure the availability of vegetables and commodities such as chilies remains maintained at more affordable prices.

Ronny confirmed that the prices of basic necessities in Bandung City ahead of Eid are still under control.

"Essentially, staple food prices are stable ahead of Eid. Any increases are within reasonable limits and fluctuate, particularly for chilies," he said. (Bandung City Communications and Information Office/rka)