Causes of Rice Price Increase

The price of rice continues to rise above its maximum retail price. Supplies are being withheld due to low rice yields.

Caesar Akbar

February 26, 2024

ON Monday afternoon, February 19, Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan’s entourage arrived at the Rawasari Market, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta. The market was his second destination as he went around to check on rice supplies and prices. Prior, the National Mandate Party (PAN) General Chair had inspected the price and supply of rice at a modern retail store in Cempaka Putih.

At Rawasari Market, Zulkifli visited several stores selling r

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