Harga Komoditas Pangan di Jakarta dan Bandung Melonjak Jelang Ramadan #iNewsSiang 09/03

Summary

As Ramadan approaches, traditional markets in Jakarta and Bandung have experienced significant price hikes in essential commodities like eggs, chicken, garlic, and chili. In Jakarta’s Pasar Johar Baru, eggs and chicken prices have risen to IDR 28,000 per kg, while garlic prices surged from IDR 35,000 to IDR 50,000 per kg. Bandung’s Pasar Sederhana saw similar increases. Traders attribute the hikes to Ramadan demand, with many consumers purchasing smaller quantities. The price surges have sparked concern, with calls for government intervention to control inflation and restore purchasing power.

Takeaways

• 😀 Price increases are being observed in multiple commodities ahead of Ramadan, especially in Jakarta and Bandung.
• 🍳 In Jakarta's Pasar Johar, the price of eggs has increased from IDR 26,000 per kg to IDR 28,000 per kg.
• 🧄 The price of garlic in Jakarta has risen from IDR 35,000 to IDR 50,000 per kg.
• 🌶️ Red chili prices in Jakarta have seen a significant increase, from IDR 80,000 to IDR 100,000 per kg.
• 📆 Price hikes in Jakarta markets have been noted over the last three days, with predictions that prices will continue to rise as Ramadan approaches.
• 🛒 Due to price hikes, some consumers in Jakarta have reduced their purchases of chili to half the usual amount.
• 💡 Jakarta market traders hope for price normalization, which would help restore consumers' purchasing power.
• 🥔 In Bandung’s Pasar Sederhana, prices of onions and chilies have also risen, with garlic prices up by IDR 7,000 per kg.
• 🌶️ Red chili prices in Bandung have increased by IDR 10,000 per kg, from IDR 30,000 to IDR 40,000 per kg.
• 🔥 The price of raw red chili in Bandung has surged by IDR 20,000, from IDR 60,000 to IDR 80,000 per kg.
• 😞 Both consumers and vendors in Bandung have expressed concern about the ongoing price hikes, with calls for government intervention to control prices.

Q & A

What are the key commodities that have experienced price increases in Jakarta and Bandung markets?

In Jakarta's Pasar Johar and Bandung's Pasar Sederhana, the key commodities that have seen price increases include eggs, chicken, garlic, red chilies, and bird's eye chilies.

How much did the price of eggs increase in Pasar Johar, Jakarta?

In Pasar Johar, the price of eggs increased from IDR 26,000 per kilogram to IDR 28,000 per kilogram.

What was the price change for garlic in Jakarta's Pasar Johar?

The price of garlic in Pasar Johar increased from IDR 35,000 per kilogram to IDR 50,000 per kilogram.

What is the current price of red chilies in Pasar Johar?

The price of red chilies in Pasar Johar increased from IDR 80,000 per kilogram to IDR 100,000 per kilogram.

Why are prices of basic commodities expected to keep rising until Ramadan?

The price increases are largely due to the approach of Ramadan, a time when demand for food commodities typically rises, putting pressure on supply and prices.

What impact has the price increase had on consumer purchasing habits in Jakarta?

Consumers have started buying less of certain commodities, such as purchasing only half a kilogram of red bird's eye chilies instead of a full kilogram, due to the higher prices.

What is the outlook on commodity prices in Jakarta leading up to Ramadan?

It is expected that prices will continue to rise as Ramadan approaches, but merchants hope that prices will normalize afterward to restore consumer purchasing power.

What significant price increase was observed in the red bird's eye chilies in Bandung?

In Bandung, the price of red bird's eye chilies rose by IDR 20,000, from IDR 60,000 per kilogram to IDR 80,000 per kilogram.

How have the prices of garlic and onions changed in Bandung's Pasar Sederhana?

In Pasar Sederhana, garlic prices increased from IDR 25,000 per kilogram to IDR 32,000 per kilogram, and onion prices rose from IDR 30,000 per kilogram to IDR 35,000 per kilogram.

What do merchants in Bandung hope will happen to commodity prices before Ramadan?

Merchants in Bandung are hoping that the government will intervene to control prices and prevent further increases, which are burdening consumers.