For Bali, two percent of the DTU left is around Rp8.3 billion, but Bali has allocated more (for inflation control), around Rp8.9 billionDenpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - The provincial government of Bali has allocated Rp8.9 billion for controlling inflation in the province until the end of 2022 to bring down Bali's inflation rate to stand below the national average.
Regional Secretary of Bali Dewa Made Indra noted here on Friday that in accordance with the central government's directive, regional governments should allocate funding for inflation handling, specifically two percent of the General Transfer Fund (DTU).
"For Bali, two percent of the DTU left is around Rp8.3 billion, but Bali has allocated more (for inflation control), around Rp8.9 billion," he said.
In July 2022, Indonesia's inflation was recorded at 4.94 percent (YoY), and in August 2022, it stood at 4.69 percent.
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He noted that in Bali, Buleleng District and Denpasar City were the regions chosen to be used as samples for the inflation survey.
Inflation in Bali was recorded at 6.73 percent in July 2022, while in August 2022, it stood at 6.38 percent.
Indra noted that from several commodities that triggered inflation, the regional government could conduct intervention on food commodities, such as red chili, bird's eye chili, garlic, chicken meat, and eggs.
"All district heads and mayors have been ordered by the governor to check the amount of production; is there a decrease in production? If there is, then the governor has instructed district heads and mayors, whose regions are producers of commodities, such as chili and onion, to try to increase production," he remarked.
According to Indra, production can be increased by expanding the planting area and providing seed and technological assistance, among others. This was also agreed upon by district heads and mayors in the province.
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Moreover, he noted that paying attention to distribution was necessary. If a problem is encountered in the distribution process, then it must be handled promptly to ensure it runs smoothly, he added.
"(It is) because the increase in prices is not merely caused by the lack of production but also disruptions in the distribution," he further explained.
Indra noted that as a price control measure, farmers are urged to not lower prices in order to enable them to enjoy the benefits of inflation in Bali.
"Therefore, what is done according to the direction of the Bali governor is to help with transportation," he stated.
He affirmed that the Bali government had allocated subsidies for the transportation of commodities that will be channeled through regional-owned enterprises.
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