Prices for several essential food commodities in Jakarta experienced a mixed trend on Thursday, with some items increasing whereas others decreased, according to data from the Ministry of Trade’s Basic Needs Market Monitoring System (SP2KP Kemendag) as of 6:01 PM local time.
The monitoring system indicated price increases for shallots, curly red chili and large red chili. Curly red chili saw the largest percentage increase, rising 3.8% to Rp55,708 per kilogram. Large red chili prices increased by 3.17% to Rp54,306 per kg, while shallots edged up 0.41% to Rp51,042 per kg.
Conversely, prices for red bird’s eye chili, broiler eggs, premium packaged palm cooking oil, and beef rump declined. Premium packaged palm cooking oil experienced the most significant drop, falling 1.5% to Rp21,896 per liter. Beef rump prices decreased by 0.44% to Rp142,639 per kg. Red bird’s eye chili and broiler eggs saw more modest decreases, falling 0.2% and 0.39% respectively.
The full list of monitored commodity prices, as reported by SP2KP Kemendag, includes: Beef Rump at Rp142,639 per kg; Red Bird’s Eye Chili at Rp103,333 per kg; Curly Red Chili at Rp55,708 per kg; Large Red Chili at Rp54,306 per kg; Shallots at Rp51,042 per kg; Broiler Chicken Meat at Rp42,125 per kg; Honan Garlic at Rp40,611 per kg; Broiler Eggs at Rp31,625 per kg; Premium Packaged Palm Cooking Oil at Rp21,896 per liter; Bulk Palm Cooking Oil at Rp19,813 per liter; Bulk Granulated Sugar at Rp18,417 per kg; Premium Rice at Rp16,068 per kg; Minyakita at Rp15,700 per liter; Imported Soybeans at Rp14,600 per kg; Medium Rice at Rp14,032 per kg; and Wheat Flour at Rp12,000 per kg.
These price fluctuations come as Jakarta anticipates increased economic activity surrounding the upcoming Imlek celebrations, with Vice Governor Rano Karno estimating a Rp 9 trillion economic impact from the holiday. Karno also expressed optimism that economic activity will further increase during Ramadan and Idul Fitri, potentially exceeding Rp 20 trillion. The government has released a joint decree outlining national holidays and collective leave for 2026, including dates for Idul Fitri and Idul Adha.