Ahead of Nyepi and Lebaran, Chili Prices in Bali "Skyrocket" Chili prices have been increasing for the past three weeks. Red: Satria K Yudha

Published Mar 24, 2025

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The article reports a significant price increase of red cayenne pepper in several markets across Bali for the upcoming Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr 2025, with prices ranging from IDR 120 thousand to IDR 130 thousand per kilogram. This price hike, compared to the previous average of IDR 60 thousand, is attributed to weather conditions and increased demand. Additionally, the article notes an increase in shallot prices and the effort of the Bali Provincial Government to combat rising food prices through cheap markets in various regions, including Denpasar and other regencies, ahead of the Galungan Holiday in April 2025.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, DENPASAR -- The price of red cayenne pepper in several markets in Bali Province has reached the range of IDR 120 thousand to IDR 130 thousand per kilogram ahead of Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr 2025. The increase in the price of cayenne pepper has occurred since about three weeks ago from the previous average price of IDR 60 thousand per kilogram. "The price is still not stable," said staple food trader at Bendul Market Nyoman Murni in Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Monday (3/24/2025). Another trader, Nyoman Febri, also said that the relatively high price of cayenne pepper is estimated to be due to weather factors and increasing demand ahead of the religious holiday. "Consumers usually reduce purchases, for example, to only half a kilogram or a quarter because the price has gone up," he said. A trader named Wayan Rusmini said that the increase in the price of cayenne pepper was not only due to high demand, but also because some of the supply was supplied ...

Source: Republika