Jakarta's June 2026 Inflation Remains Under Control, Lowest in Java

The inflation rate in DKI Jakarta Province remained under control in June 2026. Based on the latest data, month-to-month inflation was recorded at 0.41%, higher than May 2026’s 0.12%, but still below the national inflation figure of 0.44%. Meanwhile, year-on-year inflation in DKI Jakarta reached 2.78%, the lowest among all provinces in Java and lower than the national inflation rate of 3.34%. This achievement demonstrates the resilience of Jakarta’s economy amidst energy price dynamics and global uncertainty. The rise in inflation in June 2026 was primarily driven by the transportation group. The adjustment of non-subsidised fuel prices in early June was the main factor triggering an increase in petrol prices. Additionally, increased travel demand during the school holiday period pushed up air transport fares. On the other hand, inflationary pressures were mitigated by a decline in the prices of several food commodities. The prices of broiler chicken meat, broiler chicken eggs, and cayenne pepper fell due to improved supply from production centres, thereby restraining the overall rate of price increases. Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for DKI Jakarta Province, Iwan Setiawan, stated that Jakarta’s inflation remained at a healthy level despite price adjustments in several sectors. The transportation group recorded inflation of 2.54% month-to-month, up from 0.55% the previous month. This increase was mainly influenced by the adjustment of non-subsidised fuel prices on 10 June 2026, which contributed the most to inflation through higher petrol prices. Furthermore, the surge in flight demand during the school holiday season pushed up air transport fares. Inflationary pressure was also influenced by rising imported inflation due to the weakening of the rupiah exchange rate. This condition caused the prices of several imported components, including vehicle spare parts and electronic components, to increase. One commodity that recorded a significant rise was mobile phones, with inflation of 4.01% month-to-month, the highest in the last four years. As a result, the Information, Communication, and Financial Services group experienced inflation of 0.53%, higher than the previous month’s 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Equipment, Tools, and Routine Household Maintenance group recorded inflation of 0.29%, driven by price increases for several household commodities with a relatively limited contribution to overall inflation. Amidst increases in several expenditure groups, Jakarta’s inflationary pressure was held back by deflation in the food, beverages, and tobacco group. The decline in the prices of broiler chicken meat and broiler chicken eggs occurred because supply from production centres remained adequate amidst relatively stable demand. The price of cayenne pepper also decreased thanks to increased supply, particularly from West Java, as well as the normalisation of demand after the National Religious Holidays period. Throughout June 2026, the DKI Jakarta Regional Inflation Control Team continued to strengthen the implementation of the 4K strategy, namely Supply Availability, Price Affordability, Smooth Distribution, and Effective Communication. Efforts to maintain price affordability were carried out through the organisation of low-cost markets, the Subsidised Food Programme, and the distribution of food aid in the form of rice and cooking oil. To strengthen supply, the team encouraged increased production through training in chilli and shallot downstream processing, the development of urban farming, and strengthened coordination between Bank Indonesia, the Food Security, Marine and Agriculture Agency, and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. On the distribution side, the optimisation of the regional-owned enterprise’s mobile truck fleet continued to ensure smooth supply. Meanwhile, the projection of strategic food needs was also strengthened through capacity building and coordination among stakeholders. Going forward, the DKI Jakarta Regional Inflation Control Team will continue to strengthen the inflation control strategy to anticipate various risks, both from global and domestic factors. Global risks remain influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, which could impact energy prices and exchange rates, while domestic risks stem from the potential El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to peak between July and August 2026 and could disrupt food production. Through continuous synergy between the Regional Inflation Control Team and all stakeholders, DKI Jakarta’s inflation is expected to remain within the national inflation target range of 2.5±1% throughout 2026.