Pepper Prices Become a Focus Ahead of Nataru, Here is the Stance of the Food Agency The government ensures that the stability of national food remains maintained. Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the condition of chili prices, which had been reported as high, can still be controlled through inter-regional supply regulations. The government ensures that national food stability remains maintained ahead of Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru). This statement was made by Amran after a meeting with all food associations. In the forum, a joint commitment was agreed upon to keep food prices at the highest retail prices (HET), with support from stock availability deemed sufficient until early next year. “Yes, chili, small chili, but we get our supply from elsewhere,” said the Head of Bapanas in Jakarta, Thursday (18/12/2025). Amran assured that the national strategic food supply is in a safe condition. Rice is the top priority with stable price trends, followed by cooking oil, chicken, eggs, and meat, which are reported to be more than sufficient based on association data. ...