Consumers are forced to buy rotten chilies because prices are getting more expensive in Indonesia

게시됨 2024년 2월 27일

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Chili prices in areas such as Indramayu Regency, West Java, and Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, have surged due to a lack of supply from farmers, with some consumers resorting to buying rotten chilies. The price hike has also impacted other commodities like tomatoes, shallots, and rice. The government is being urged to address these price increases, especially with the fasting month approaching and demand expected to rise. The Deputy Minister of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga, acknowledged the price fluctuations and assured that the government is working to control the prices through the Food Supply and Price Stabilization Program (SPHP).

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INDRAMAYU – Chili prices continue to increase in a number of areas. The price of chilies is so high that a number of consumers are said to be willing to buy chilies that are rotten. One of the examples of the increase in chili prices was observed in a number of Karangampel traditional markets in Indramayu Regency, West Java. The increase in chili prices has even occurred gradually since the last month. For red cayenne pepper, the price has now reached IDR 90 thousand per kilogram. Previously, the price of red cayenne pepper was still around IDR 60 thousand per kilogram. Not only red cayenne pepper, the price of red chili also experienced a high increase to IDR 90 thousand per kilogram. The lack of stock from farmers due to crop failure is said to be the cause of the increase in chili prices on the market. "It's been going up for a long time, almost a month, because the stock is empty," said one of the traders at Karangampel Market, Sri Taweniyah, Monday (26/2/2024). The high price ...

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