Rice Price in Traditional Markets Skyrocketing
Reported by Nurito | Translated by
Rice price in a
number of traditional markets began to rise. The increase in rice prices has
occurred since a few days ago.
It hikes since last Tuesday. The price had increased from the agent
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Wisnu (38), a trader
in Rawasari Market, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta acknowledged since last
Thursday has increased. For a 10 kilograms of rice packaging sack sold for Rp
160 thousand. In fact, on Monday (8/24) it was Rp 150 thousand.
For other brand sold for Rp 100 thousand which
previously sold Rp 90 thousand and Rp 120 thousand.
"It hikes since last Tuesday. The price had increased from the agent," he said, Wednesday (8/26)
Due to the rise, the number of buyers was fairly
decreased. Moreover, the stall is only open from 5 AM to 12 PM. They maximally sold 2 bags of rice, 50 kg
size.
“I could buy two sacks of rice, but tomorrow it could only 1.5 sacks since the price goes up,” he said.
Similar statement was also stated by another rice
trader, Slamet (40).
“Price hiked since post ied-ul fitr, it hikes
gradually. The condition worst by the drop of rate exchange,” he expressed.
Separately, Assistant Economy of City Secretary, Mangatas Panjaitan uttered
indeed rice price is hiking up in Cipinang Wholesale Rice Market in the
third week of August.
According to him, price increase due to the
amount of spending is higher than revenue despite normal supply with an average
of 3,586 tonnes per day.
