Red chili prices continue to climb, reaching an average of Rp 141,000 per kilogram (kg) in Bangka Belitung Islands at the beginning of this week. This price is a 9.14 percent increase from last week. Bangka Belitung Islands is currently the province with the highest chili prices. DKI Jakarta, Central Kalimantan, and West Java follow with prices ranging from Rp 130,000 and Rp 122,000 per kilogram (kg).
Bad weather is suspected to be the main reason for the increase in red chili prices. Rain in several regions of Indonesia has caused many chili plants to rot. This has reduced supply and driven up chili prices. In some areas, farmers have tried to harvest earlier, but the result is the same, with many still rotting.
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