The Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, and the Main Director of Perum Bulog, Budi Waseso, have expressed differing opinions on the current price of rice in the country. While Limpo believes the price is reasonable and maintains that the country's rice productivity is high, Waseso argues that the price is for premium rice and does not reflect the cost of regular rice. The Food Agency's Price Panel has reported an increase in the price of rice at the retail level.