In early 2017, Indonesian society faced a sharp surge in chili prices. In Jakarta, the average price of chili peppers reached Rp 120,000 per kilogram (kg), a price that had been steadily rising since the end of the previous year. The decrease in chili supply due to bad weather was considered one of the main factors driving up prices.
Besides Jakarta, a surge in chili prices also occurred in several other regions. For example, in East Kalimantan, specifically in Segiri, Samarinda, the price of *cabai rawit tiung* reached Rp 200,000 per kilogram (kg). The Minister of Agriculture attributed these high prices to farmers delaying the chili harvest due to heavy rainfall.
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