Entering the eighth day of Ramadan, food prices have shown a downward trend. Data from the National Center for Strategic Food Price Information (PIHPS) shows that the price of large red chilies on Thursday (24/4) fell 5.29% to Rp 40,250/kg from the day before Ramadan (16/5). This is the largest decrease compared to other food prices.
The second largest decrease was recorded in the price of fresh broiler chicken, which fell 4.05% to Rp 35,550/kg from the day before Ramadan, and the third largest decrease was in the price of beef, which fell 1.41% to Rp 115,300/kg. Meanwhile, the price of fresh chicken eggs, which had previously increased, also fell 1.36% to Rp 25,450/kg.
The increased demand for food products ahead of Ramadan and in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr usually drives prices up. However, the government's measures to date have been able to stabilize commodity prices.
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