Central Java Food Price Update Today: Rice Prices Up, Chili Prices Down (Thursday, January 18, 2024)

Food prices in Central Java today are observed to have decreased compared to yesterday.

Citing data from the National Food Agency (Bapanas) price panel on Thursday (18/1/2024) at 08.08 WIB, out of 20 commodities, 6 commodities increased and 14 commodities decreased in price.

Commodities that increased in price include medium-grain rice, mackerel, premium rice, dry soybean (import), and granulated sugar.

Meanwhile, the prices of several commodities such as simple packaged cooking oil, packaged wheat flour (non-bulk), shallots, red chilies, and red onions have decreased compared to yesterday's prices.

Mackerel prices surged the highest by Rp8,620 (25.89%) to Rp41,910 per kg. Meanwhile, red chili prices decreased the least by Rp6,970 (15.58%) to Rp37,760 per kg.

The following is a complete list of the prices of 20 food commodities in Central Java according to Bapanas as of January 18, 2024, at 08.08 WIB.

1. Pure Beef: Rp128,580 per kg (down 1.04%)
2. Red Chili: Rp47,420 per kg (down 11.55%)
3. Mackerel: Rp41,910 per kg (up 25.89%)
4. Red Chili Peppers: Rp37,760 per kg (down 15.58%)
5. Broiler Chicken: Rp34,750 per kg (up 2.81%)
6. Shallot Bulbs: Rp33,540 per kg (down 5.36%)
7. Milkfish: Rp33,020 per kg (down 2.62%)
8. Skipjack Tuna: Rp32,170 per kg (down 4.79%)
9. Red Onion: Rp26,600 per kg (down 12.93%)
10. Broiler Chicken Eggs: Rp25,270 per kg (down 1.06%)
11. Granulated Sugar: Rp16,500 per kg (up 0.67%)
12. Simple Packaged Cooking Oil: Rp15,980 per liter (down 1.48%)
13. Premium Rice: Rp15,020 per kg (up 4.89%)
14. Bulk Cooking Oil: Rp13,680 per liter (down 5.2%)
15. Medium-grain Rice: Rp13,410 per kg (up 0.83%)
16. Dry Soybean (Import): Rp12,590 per kg (up 0.96%)
17. Packaged Wheat Flour (non-bulk): Rp11,200 per kg (down 9.75%)
18. Fine Iodized Salt: Rp11,000 per kg (down 8.56%)
19. Bulk Wheat Flour: Rp8,800 per kg (down 11.47%)
20. Farmer-Grade Corn: Rp6,710 per kg (down 5.09%)