The article reports a surge in beef prices in the Jakarta market, with pure beef and back beef experiencing increases of Rp. 2,116 and Rp664 respectively, reaching Rp. 142,558 per kg and Rp. 147,738 per kg respectively. The highest prices were recorded at Pluit and Pal Meriam Markets, while the lowest were at Jembatan Lima and Mampang Prapatan Markets. This price hike has been ongoing nationally since May 2022. However, Suhandri, the Secretary General of ASPIDI, assures that this increase is not due to the depreciation of the rupiah and that import stocks are secure.