IDIndonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) reported that the country's rice Price Development Index remains under control, citing strengthened national rice reserves of 5.2 million tons aimed at ensuring food stability. According to Bapanas Secretary Sarwo Edhy, only 55 districts and cities had rice prices exceeding the retail price ceiling for medium-grade rice as of early July 2026, while the rest remained within the set limits. The government has been using rice reserves for targeted interventions, including selling rice under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation program and providing food assistance. Over 5,573 affordable food markets have been established across 37 provinces, and the government plans to resume the rice assistance program in July, distributing 997,300 tons of rice in this phase. Bapanas emphasized confidence in sustaining rice price stability despite challenges like the dry season and El Niño.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information from official sources such as Bapanas and Statistics Indonesia (BPS), emphasizing government actions and outcomes without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on policies and measures taken by the government to stabilize rice prices, but does
