Jakarta, April 8 -- The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has taken anticipatory measures to control food price fluctuations ahead of Eid al-Adha by strengthening supply, distribution, and price monitoring across Indonesia.

Bapanas Deputy for Food Availability and Stabilization I Gusti Ketut Astawa said the agency has been acting early to anticipate price pressures, continuing inflation control achievements during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

"In May, we will face Eid al-Adha, which may increase demand. Therefore, we are taking early steps to control prices," Astawa said here on Tuesday.

He stressed that measures are focused on maintaining the stability of sacrificial meat prices. Cross-sector collaboration has also been intensified, includin...