Jakarta, Nov. 16 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the ministry assures the stability of rice prices ahead of the year-end holiday period by optimizing supply and distribution.

"Ahead of the Christmas and New Year's holiday period, the government ensures the price stability for strategic basic food commodities, especially rice. As of early November 2025, we noted 214 cities and districts recorded a decrease in rice prices," Sulaiman said, according to an official statement on Sunday.

Sulaiman, also serving as the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Head, said that the rice price at the national level remains stable, with the rice provided under the food supply and price stabilization (SPHP) program priced at Rp12,000 pe...