Stok Menipis, Harga Cabai Naik Drastis - iNews Siang 21/07

Summary

Chili prices in Palmerah Market, West Jakarta, have surged by up to Rp80,000 per kilogram, largely due to a poor harvest and limited supply. Vendors also report a shortage of cooking oil, adding to market frustrations. Despite these challenges, other staple goods like onions, chicken, and beef remain stable in price. Local traders struggle with daily price fluctuations, while consumers feel the pinch. The government’s failure to ensure consistent distribution of essential goods, such as cooking oil, has worsened the situation. This ongoing issue has created uncertainty for both traders and buyers in the region.

Takeaways

• 😀 The price of chili peppers in Palmerah Market, West Jakarta, has surged to Rp 80,000 per kg due to a shortage caused by failed harvests.
• 😀 The price of red chili peppers (cabai rawit merah) at Palmerah Market has increased by Rp 80,000 per kg.
• 😀 Green chili peppers (cabai rawit hijau) have also seen a price rise from Rp 40,000 per kg to Rp 70,000 per kg.
• 😀 Traders attribute the price hike to subpar harvests and insufficient stock of chili peppers.
• 😀 Along with chili prices, there is a shortage of cooking oil (minyak goreng) in the market, with many traders complaining about the lack of government distribution.
• 😀 A trader mentioned that daily price fluctuations, especially for chili peppers, create challenges for their business operations.
• 😀 Despite the rising prices of chili peppers and cooking oil, other essential goods like onions (bawang) remain stable at Rp 40,000 per kg.
• 😀 Other food items such as chicken (daging ayam) are priced at Rp 50,000 per kg, beef (daging sapi) at Rp 160,000 per kg, and eggs (telur ayam) at Rp 28,000 per kg.
• 😀 Consumers and traders are particularly impacted by the price fluctuations in chili peppers and the ongoing shortage of cooking oil.
• 😀 The report concludes with a summary of the situation in the market and the ongoing challenges faced by traders and consumers alike.

Q & A

What is the current price of red chili (cabai rawit merah) in Palmerah Market?

The price of red chili (cabai rawit merah) has risen to IDR 80,000 per kilogram in Palmerah Market.

How much has the price of green chili (cabai rawit hijau) increased?

The price of green chili (cabai rawit hijau) has increased from IDR 40,000 to IDR 70,000 per kilogram.

What is the main reason for the increase in chili prices in Palmerah Market?

The increase in chili prices is primarily due to a shortage of supply caused by poor harvests.

What other product, besides chili, is facing a shortage in the market?

In addition to chili, there is a shortage of cooking oil (minyak goreng) in the market.

How are traders reacting to the fluctuating prices of chili and other commodities?

Traders are frustrated due to the instability in prices, with one trader mentioning that prices change daily, making it difficult for them to keep up.

Which basic commodities are still stable in price despite the volatility in other goods?

Basic commodities like onions (bawang), chicken (daging ayam), beef (daging sapi), and eggs (telur ayam) have remained stable in price.

What is the price of onions (bawang) in the market?

Onions (bawang) are priced at IDR 40,000 per kilogram.

What is the price of chicken (daging ayam) and beef (daging sapi) in Palmerah Market?

Chicken (daging ayam) is priced at IDR 50,000 per kilogram, while beef (daging sapi) costs IDR 16,000 per kilogram.

How much do eggs (telur ayam) cost in Palmerah Market?

Eggs (telur ayam) are priced at IDR 28,000 per kilogram.

What are traders demanding in response to the supply chain issues in the market?

Traders are calling for government intervention to address the supply issues and stabilize prices.