TEMPO.CO, Boyolali - Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita guarantees there is enough rice stock until Eid el Fitr, which falls in June. According to Enggartiasto, the current stock of rice—including those that will be imported—is enough to meet the demand of the people.
The minister also said that rice farmers will be harvesting soon, and hopes that it would help curb rice prices in markets.
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"After a grand harvest, rice prices will surely go back to normal," he said when visiting Giriroto Village in Boyolali Regency, Tuesday, March 6. Enggartiasto is in Boyolali to inaugurate pilot project of Hypermart Partnership Network with traditional stalls.
To maintain the stability of rice prices in rural areas, Enggartiasto said his ministry will provide sufficient supply to each market. Therefore, Enggartiasto has asked the Logistics Agency (Bulog) to ensure there is enough supply of medium-quality rice.
"With adequate supply, we hope that rice prices will not burden the people, especially during Ramadan," said Enggartiasto.
Dinda Leo Listy
