Staple Food Price Tends to Stable During Ramadhan
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Ahead of Ramadhan, the staple food price in the capital tends to be stable. Some staples are increased but not significantly.
Generally, price growth for rice and chili is stable. Although it is increased, but still around 1 percent
"Generally, price growth for rice and chili is stable. Although it is increased, but still around 1 percent," said Chudhoiri, Section Head of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, City Secretary's Economy Bureau, Thursday (6/2).
He explains the current rice IR III price has declined from Rp 10,500 to Rp 10,496 per kilogram, beef increased from Rp 120,584 to Rp 121,688 per kilogram.
Kampung Bali Residents Flocked Folk Market"As for the chicken meat, has increased up to Rp 110, which was previously at Rp 34,587 to Rp 34,698 per kilogram. Likewise with chicken egg, has increased up to Rp 1,230 from Rp 20,981 to Rp 22,209 per kilogram," he continued.
He predicts, the price will not change much during Ramadhan as in previous years. The price hike is expected to hit sugar and flour.
"We predict the price hike is not too high," he finished.
