Indonesia Targets Nationwide Rice Price Equalization

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April 17, 2026 | 01:46 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Food Security, Zulkifli Hasan or Zulhas, revealed the government's plan to create economic justice through a policy to standardize rice prices throughout Indonesia.

"Rice prices will be standardized like gasoline, so if there is already a uniform gasoline price in Madura, Medan, Java, rice will also have the same price. Because Bulog (food logistics) has been given a profit to be able to subsidize (remote) areas," said Zulhas in Yogyakarta, Thursday, April 16, 2026.

He explained that the rice price scheme will follow the model of fuel oil distribution, where people in various regions can enjoy the same price.

Although this uniform price policy will only be implemented for rice commodities, Zulhas stated that the government guarantees that the current national food availability is in a very strong position.

Zulhas claims that the current national rice stock of 4.7 million tons is the highest in Indonesian history. Other commodities, such as fish, chicken, and eggs, have also been confirmed to be safe.

He revealed that domestic rice production during an extreme dry season alone could reach 30 million tons per year. Meanwhile, the country's annual rice consumption is approximately 32 million tons.

"We have 4.7 tons in stock. So, if at least 30 million tons plus 4.7 tons," he said.

Zulhas also assessed that the threat of a food crisis due to the extreme climate phenomenon El Nino Godzilla and the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East does not affect the national rice reserves. "Insha Allah, the rice stock is still safe until the end of 2027," he said.

Zulhas added that the primary focus of President Prabowo Subianto's government at present is the welfare of the people amid economic uncertainty.

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