The Role of the Palu City Department of Trade and Industry in Maintaining the Stability of Staple Food Prices in Palu City
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Kasmawati Kasmawati*
Muhtar Lutfi
Yunus Sading
Rita Yunus
Andi Herman Jaya
Staple food price instability in Palu City frequently disrupts community purchasing power, particularly before major holidays, highlighting a critical gap between market realities and government intervention efforts. This research aims to analyze the role of the Palu City Trade and Industry Office in maintaining the stabilization of basic commodity prices in Palu City. This research will identify policies and programs implemented by the Palu City Trade and Industry Office to suppress the increase in basic commodity prices and determine the impact felt by traders and consumers. The method used in this research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data sources in this research are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. Based on the results of observations of basic commodity prices in two traditional markets in Palu City in 2024-2025, there were significant price changes, with price increases in commodities such as rice, cooking oil, and curly red chili in both markets. Meanwhile, minyak kita and several other types of chili experienced price decreases in both markets. The findings show that the role of the Palu City Trade and Industry Office in maintaining the stabilization of basic commodity prices in Palu City still needs to be improved. Although there are some commodities that have experienced price decreases, price increases in other commodities such as rice, cooking oil, and curly red chili indicate that there is still price instability in the market.
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