In DKI Jakarta, the price of shallots has seen a dramatic increase, doubling to IDR 80,000 per kg from the usual IDR 35,000-40,000 per kg, a situation observed in markets such as Gandaria and Gondangdia. This surge, starting 10 days before Eid al-Fitr 2024, is attributed to production disruptions from flooding in the Pantura region in March 2024, impacting around 2,500 hectares of shallot fields. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) reports a significant drop in shallot supply, with a 38.78% decrease at the Kramat Jati Main Market, leading to a nationwide price hike. As of April 22, 2024, the price per kilogram has escalated by IDR 630 to IDR 52,310, peaking at IDR 80,350 in Central Papua, marking a stark inflation from March's average of IDR 34,030. Despite customer protests, demand remains high due to shallots' essential role in Indonesian cuisine.