After briefly touching Rp 120,000 per kilogram (kg), the price of red chili peppers has gradually decreased. Nationally, the average price of this commodity is now below Rp 90,000 per kg.
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) notes that the price of red chili peppers in various regions has fallen by approximately Rp 10,000-20,000 per kg. Director General of Horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture, Spudnik Sujono, explained that the price of red chili peppers is decreasing due to increasing supply.
Previously, the price of red chili peppers reached more than Rp 100,000 per kg in recent months. Alleged cartel practices are suspected to be one of the causes of the high price of chilies in the market.
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