In March 2024, Indonesia witnessed a deceleration in the rise of rice prices, attributed to the commencement of the major harvest season, as reported by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The Acting Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, noted that rice experienced a monthly inflation rate of 2.06%, contributing to an overall inflation of 0.52% for the month. The past year's fluctuations in rice prices were linked to delayed planting periods, an extended dry season due to El Nino, and global discussions on rice exports. The onset of the main harvest in March 2024 led to a reduction in inflationary pressures on rice, resulting in lower milling level prices, although retail prices slightly increased.