Garlic prices have surged to Rp 73,000 per kilogram (kg) in Jakarta on Thursday (22/6). Garlic prices in DKI Jakarta and DI Yogyakarta are the highest compared to other regions, exceeding Rp 70,000. Prices in Central Java and Maluku are also relatively high, ranging around Rp 62,000.
Nationally, however, the average price of garlic is only Rp 40,000 per kg. In fact, this commodity has experienced a significant price drop of 20 percent during Ramadan, the steepest decline among commodities in the last month. Nevertheless, the price surge in several regions has exceeded government predictions. Increases exceeding Rp 60,000 are considered unreasonable.
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