Pramono: Recent Chili Price Spike Won't Surge City Inflation
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Recent chili price spikes will not drive up Jakarta’s inflation, Governor Pramono Anung confirmed on Monday (9/14), adding that market prices have since stabilized.
I am confident it won't affect overall inflation
"While there was a minor price increase, I am confident it won't affect overall inflation," Pramono expressed, at Pasar Minggu Market, Monday (9/14).
Pramono highlighted Jakarta's robust food security infrastructure, emphasizing that city agencies track commodity prices daily to prevent market shocks.
What’s Driving the Spike in Jakarta’s Red Chili Prices? Here’s the Breakdown"We monitor price movements daily for volatile commodities. Chili prices have already stabilized back to normal," he noted.
The administration actively secures key supplies of meat, rice, and chili to meet demand and absorb seasonal spikes ahead of religious festivities.
"We hope to keep food supplies fully under control moving forward," he added.
