Entering the Second Week of Ramadan, Chicken Prices Rise in Bantul, While Chilli and Red Onion Prices Fall
The Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) monitored the stock and prices of basic necessities at the Imogiri Market and the Tegalrejo red onion distributor in Srigading Village, Sanden District, Bantul, on Thursday (26/2).
The Assistant for Economic and Development Affairs of the Bantul Regency Secretariat, Fenty Yusdayati, stated that the price of broiler chicken had increased by around IDR 5,000–IDR 6,000 per kilogram due to increased public demand for Iftar meals.
Meanwhile, the price of chilli has decreased by around IDR 20,000 per kilogram, and the price of red onion has decreased by around IDR 5,000 per kilogram.
“The stock of red onions from farmers in Bantul at the distributor level reaches around 8 tons, while the needs of the DIY community are around 3.5 tons. So, it is more than enough,” she explained.
During the monitoring, the Head of the Economic and Natural Resources Bureau of the DIY Secretariat, Eling Priswanto, said that several food commodities experienced fluctuations in the form of price increases and decreases. “In general, there is an increase, but it is still at a reasonable level. In fact, chilli and red onion prices have decreased,” he said.
In line with this, the Deputy Head of the Bank Indonesia DIY Representative Office, Hermanto, said that the conditions in Bantul were in line with other regions in DIY, such as Kulon Progo and Gunungkidul. The food supply is considered very adequate, and distribution is running smoothly.
“Chicken prices have indeed increased slightly, but chilli and red onion prices tend to decrease. We hope that this condition remains stable until Eid al-Fitr,” he added.
From the business perspective, the Tegalrejo red onion distributor, Japon, said that the stock of red onions at his place was sufficient to meet the needs of the DIY community and shipments to other regions such as Jakarta, Brebes, and Kroya. The price at the distributor level is currently around IDR 30,000 per kilogram.
“Market demand is high, but the stock is sufficient. We hope for support from the local government, especially in terms of financing, so that the supply remains stable,” he concluded. (H-2)
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Broiler chicken prices have fallen from IDR 32,000 per kilogram to IDR 30,000 per kilogram, and the price of cut chicken has fallen from IDR 42,000 to IDR 40,000 per kilogram.
Stocks of goods such as beef, cut chicken, cooking oil from Bulog, and rice are sufficient to meet community needs, and there are no shortages.
The price of red cayenne pepper has risen sharply from IDR 100,000 to IDR 140,000 per kilogram. In addition to demand, weather factors also have a major impact.
Beef is now sold for IDR 140,000 per kilogram, chicken for IDR 43,000 per kilogram, and eggs for IDR 30,000 per kilogram.
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