Food prices falling

Food prices falling

JAKARTA: The prices of basic food commodities in Jakarta began
to decrease a few days after Idul Fitri, Kompas Cyber Media (KCM)
reported on Monday.

The news website reported the decrease in prices of several
commodities that saw a sharp increase during the fasting month.

Red chili saw a decline of up to Rp 25,000 a kilogram since
the fasting month, while the price of potatoes and chicken meat
decreased by Rp 2,000 and Rp 3,000 per kilogram respectively.

Additional fresh market supplies following the end of the
fasting month was given as the reason for the decline in prices.
-- JP