CCN, Cilegon. President Jokowi visited the Blok F coconut market Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Jokowi visit to the Block F market was to review the prices of necessities to keep them stable and affordable.
Jokowi ensures that prices for necessities remain affordable and remain stable.
Jokowi also said that if there were still problems with the distribution of goods in the regions, this would result in price differences in the markets.
Jokowi gave an example that at Boyolali Market, shallots cost Rp. 26,000 per kilo, in Cilegon City it reached Rp. 35,000 per kilo. Then the garlic here is up to IDR 40,000 per kilo.
On the other hand, during his visit, he conveyed a special message to the regional head, in this case, the Mayor of Cilegon, Helldy Agustian
Jokowi visits to markets are being routinely carried out during the edition leading up to the Ramadhan until now in the middle and approaching Eid.
President Jokowi wants to ensure the affordability and stability of prices in the market, which must be stable and affordable for the public, especially staple foods.
Jokowi said that there is a difference in prices, this is due to the distribution factor. When he visited Boyolali Market yesterday, prices tended to fall. “I don’t know the prices, yesterday in Boyolali almost all staples went down, all good garlic, shallots, rice, eggs.”
“Here the price of eggs is still good at IDR 27 thousand, but for red onions yesterday in Boyolali IDR 26 thousand here IDR 35 thousand, then garlic also IDR 40 thousand,” he added.
(Reporter Madrais, Translator Ahdi)
