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    "data": {
        "id": 1682922,
        "msgid": "rising-plastic-costs-ahm-still-assessing-impact-on-motorcycle-prices-1776394252",
        "date": "2026-04-17 09:12:00",
        "title": "Rising Plastic Costs, AHM Still Assessing Impact on Motorcycle Prices",
        "author": "Aditya Maulana",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "The global rise in plastic material prices is affecting Indonesia's automotive industry, particularly motorcycle manufacturers like PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM). AHM is carefully monitoring the situation and prioritising supply chain stability and operational efficiencies to avoid immediate price hikes for consumers. This approach aims to maintain business sustainability amid economic pressures, keeping motorcycle prices relatively stable for now.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2013 The global increase in plastic material prices\nis beginning to be felt by the automotive industry, including the\nmotorcycle segment. Amid this pressure, two-wheeled vehicle\nmanufacturers are recalculating the potential impacts on both production\ncosts and selling prices to consumers. PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is one\nof those closely monitoring these developments. The company has not yet\ntaken hasty steps regarding price adjustments and is focused on\nmaintaining the stability of raw material supplies. \u201cAt the moment, so\nfar, the supply chain conditions are still secure and can support the\nraw material needs for motorcycle production,\u201d he said. This statement\nindicates that AHM does not yet see the urgency to immediately raise\nmotorcycle prices, although pressure from the raw materials side is\nstarting to be felt. The main focus at present is to ensure the supply\nchain remains intact so that production is not disrupted. \u201cWe are\nstriving to keep the raw material supply secure so that we can continue\nto meet consumer needs for Honda motorcycles,\u201d Muhib said. Like several\nother industry players, Honda is prioritising efficiency measures as a\nshort-term solution. This strategy is considered important to maintain\nbusiness continuity without immediately burdening consumers with cost\nincreases. \u201c(Regarding motorcycle price increases) it is still under\nreview. Efficiency is certainly being implemented for business\nsustainability,\u201d he stated. Amid global uncertainty, this approach of\nrestraint while pursuing efficiency is seen as realistic. For consumers,\nthis means motorcycle prices remain relatively stable for the time\nbeing. However, moving forward, it will still depend on developments in\nproduction costs and the overall industry conditions.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rising-plastic-costs-ahm-still-assessing-impact-on-motorcycle-prices-1776394252",
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