Government Intervention Drives Notable Drop in Rice Prices Across Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia – September 9, 2025 – A concerted effort by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Bulog (the Indonesian State Logistics Agency) has resulted in a substantial reduction in rice prices nationwide thru large-scale market operations, officials announced today.Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring food availability at affordable prices. A key component of this strategy has been the widespread distribution of rice supply and food prices (SPHP), which has demonstrably lowered costs for consumers.
“this market operation is a concrete manifestation of the government’s presence to protect the peopel,” stated Amran. “We want to ensure that rice is available enough, prices are stable, and the welfare of farmers are maintained. therefore, we will continue this intervention consistently.”
data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) illustrates the impact of these efforts. While 214 districts/cities still experienced rising rice prices in the last week of august 2025, that number plummeted to 100 districts/cities in the first week of September. Concurrently, the number of districts/cities reporting price declines increased from 58 to 105.
Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian lauded the Ministry of Agriculture’s actions during an inflation control coordination meeting this morning. “This phenomenon rarely occurs in the last two years,” Karnavian noted. “Data shows government intervention, especially market operations held by the Ministry of Agriculture together with bulog, succeeded in stabilizing the price of rice.”
Beyond market operations, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Bulog conducted a cheap food movement (Gerakan Pangan Murah – GPM) in 7,285 sub-districts on August 30, 2025, coinciding with Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations. This initiative aimed to bolster purchasing power and control inflation.
Ministers amran Sulaiman and Karnavian personally visited markets in Palembang to oversee the smooth distribution of SPHP rice and ensure public access to affordable prices.According to BPS Head Amalia Adinegar Widyasanti, rice prices in zones 1 and 2 are now under control, with the highest retail price (HET) set at Rp 13,500/kg for medium rice and Rp 14,900/kg for premium rice. Zone 3 remains a priority for continued intervention.
The Ministry of Agriculture has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Food Agency, Bulog, and regional governments to maintain rice price stability across all regions.
“We will not stop before the price is really stable in all zones. This is our commitment for the people,” Amran affirmed.
(AKN/EGA)