Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, asserts that the relaunch of the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) program is contributing to improved prices of essential commodities, specifically eggs. The program's resumption is believed to be a factor in recent market adjustments. While details remain limited, the Minister suggests increased demand generated by the MBG is boosting prices. This claim arrives amid ongoing discussions about food security and affordability in the country. The impact of the MBG program on other basic necessities is also expected to be observed. Further analysis will be needed to determine the full extent of the program’s influence on the overall market. This development signals a potentially complex relationship between social welfare initiatives and economic factors.