A week before Ramadhan month, a number of staple food prices in Central Jakarta began to rise between Rp 1,000 to Rp 5,000.

Although the the price increases from the source, the increase is still affordable and we see the stock is still safe

"Although the the price increases from the source, the increase is still affordable and we see the stock is still safe," said Arifin, Central Jakarta Mayor Representatives, after did unannounced visits (sidak) in Petojo Ilir Market, Gambir, Friday (6/12).

Some of the price which increases such as brown sugar from Rp 12 thousand to Rp 16 thousand per kilogram, sugar from Rp 12 thousand to Rp 14 thousand per kilogram, peanuts from Rp 29 thousand to Rp 30 thousand per kilogram.

In addition, chicken egg from Rp 20 thousand to Rp 22 thousand, cooking oil Rp 9 thousand to Rp 12 thousand and onion from Rp 30 thousand to Rp 35 thousand.

"Onions and cooking oil had become the most high commodity price hikes. This increase often makes shoppers protest," said Ardi (28), one of Ilir Petojo market traders.

Meanwhile, Central Jakarta Cooperative Micro Small Medium Enterprises and Trade (KUMKMP) Sub-Department, Ety Sartika mentioned, in anticipation of price hikes, his side will regularly conduct unannounced visit with a minimum of four markets every day.

"We also check the stock to be done if there is a rise in anticipation. Today we visited Petojo Ilir Market, Petojo Enclek Market, Rawasari Market and Senen Market," said Sartika.