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Indonesia's Rice Millers Struggle Amid Price Controls and Crackdowns

9/22/2025

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Local rice millers in Indonesia struggle with reduced profit margins due to government price controls and rising market prices.
The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has increased rice stockpiles at higher prices, worsening supply chain issues.
The government raised the purchase price for unhusked rice but postponed adjusting the retail ceiling price, creating a margin gap.
Crackdowns on illegal rice mixing have led to over 200 traders being named suspects, adding pressure on millers.
Experts caution against overreliance on rice, urging attention to other local staples for food system stability.

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Story summary

Local rice millers in Indonesia struggle with reduced profit margins due to government price controls and rising market prices.
The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has increased rice stockpiles at higher prices, worsening supply chain issues.
The government raised the purchase price for unhusked rice but postponed adjusting the retail ceiling price, creating a margin gap.
Crackdowns on illegal rice mixing have led to over 200 traders being named suspects, adding pressure on millers.
Experts caution against overreliance on rice, urging attention to other local staples for food system stability.