The price of red chili peppers is getting as hot as their flavor. The price has even reached Rp 150,000 per kilogram (kg) in Jakarta at the beginning of this week. The previous week, the price was still in the range of Rp 130,000-140,000 per kg. The price of chilies in DKI Jakarta is the highest compared to other regions, followed by Banten and Bangka Belitung with prices around Rp 147,000 per kg.
Nationally, the average price of red chili peppers is Rp 115,000 per kg. The high price has led some vendors to sell chilies individually, at prices ranging from Rp 500-1,000 per chili. The soaring price is suspected to be due to a shortage of supply caused by bad weather in various regions. However, the long distribution chain also contributes to the high price of chilies.
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