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The National Food Agency (Bapanas) and state-owned enterprise Bulog conducted surprise inspections at markets in Jakarta, finding that some traders were selling rice and cooking oil above the Maximum Retail Price (HET) ¹

²³. The inspections revealed cooking oil (Minyakita) being sold at Rp16,000/liter, exceeding the HET of Rp15,700/liter ²³. For rice, some traders were selling at prices close to the HET, with medium rice at Rp12,800/kg ¹⁴. Authorities have requested traders to comply with the HET regulations.

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Bapanas and Bulog Conduct Market Crackdown on Price Violations

Inspections Reveal Widespread Non-Compliance

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) and state-owned enterprise Bulog conducted surprise inspections at major markets in Jakarta, including Pasar Rawamangun and Pasar Induk Beras Cipinang, on December 24, 2025 ¹

³. The inspections revealed that some traders were selling essential commodities above the regulated Maximum Retail Price (HET). Specifically, cooking oil (Minyakita) was found being sold at Rp16,000 per liter, exceeding the mandated HET of Rp15,700 per liter ²³.

Price Violations Across Multiple Commodities

The inspections covered various staple commodities including rice, cooking oil, chicken meat, and eggs. For rice, while some prices were still below the HET, they were considered too high for further resale to consumers ¹

⁴. Medium rice was found priced at Rp12,800/kg, which is below the HET but deemed excessive for subsequent sales margins ¹. The authorities have requested traders to adjust their prices to comply with HET regulations.

Government Response and Enforcement

Bapanas and Bulog have committed to continued monitoring and enforcement. The agencies have warned that non-compliant traders will face further action through the food security task force ²

. This enforcement comes amid rising prices of essential commodities during the year-end period, with chicken meat also showing significant price increases ⁵.

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