The prices of premium rice, red chilies, cayenne peppers, and sugar in Jakarta have increased towards the end of 2023. The average prices of basic necessities have experienced a significant increase, with red cayenne peppers rising by 3.9% and granulated sugar rising by 5.13% since the beginning of 2023. The rising food prices are attributed to factors such as the effects of El Nino, war, and geopolitical disturbances, which have pushed global food prices to skyrocket.