The article reports on the recent surge in rice prices in Indonesia, with the national average medium rice price rising to IDR 11,900 per kg, the highest since December 2022. Prices have continued to increase from the previous year and hit their highest this year in February 2023. The price hike is due to the government's decision to increase the highest retail price (HET) for rice and the Government Purchase Price (HPP) for grain and rice, a move aimed at protecting farmers and consumers. The article also highlights the disagreements and discussions among stakeholders, including the National Food Agency, farmers' unions, and an agricultural observer, regarding the price increases and the need to address rising costs in the sector.