Indonesia Faces Rising Food Prices as Authorities Launch Market Operations

Indonesia is experiencing widespread increases in staple food prices. In Bantul, local officials prepared a market operation to curb hikes in items such as chicken, red chilies, raw red chilies and shrimp, while assuring sufficient stock. National data from the Strategic Food Price Information Center (PIHPS) reported raw red chili prices of up to Rp 95,000 per kilogram, raw green chili around Rp 46,200, and garlic between Rp 42,500 and Rp 45,000 per kilogram. Rice prices rose 20‑23 % across quality grades, and chicken and beef prices also climbed. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) monitored beef premiums reaching Rp 160,000‑180,000 per kilogram, with an average national price of Rp 143,601, but said the rise remained within acceptable limits. Bapanas pledged to accelerate distribution of beef through state‑owned and regional enterprises, including Berdikari and PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia, to stabilise consumer prices. Officials also noted that limited imports keep garlic kating prices high in Jakarta, prompting meetings with importers to improve supply. Overall, authorities continue to track price movements and implement measures to keep essential food items affordable.