Red Chilli Prices Today, 27 March 2026, in Batam Rise
Red chilli prices today, 27 March 2026, in Batam have been reported to have risen. Based on observations by Media Indonesia on Friday (27/3) at several traditional markets, the price of red chillies is currently in the range of Rp70,000 to Rp80,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, cayenne peppers are sold for around Rp60,000 per kilogram.
The high price of chillies is said to be influenced by weather factors that impact supply and distribution from producing areas.
In addition to chillies, beef prices are still considered high. Imported frozen beef is sold in the range of Rp130,000 per kilogram. This price increase also affects people’s purchasing power, especially ahead of major religious holidays.
On the other hand, prices of several other major commodities are monitored to be relatively stable. SPHP rice prices are still in the range of Rp12,500 per kilogram, while premium rice is sold between Rp16,000 and Rp17,000 per kilogram. Subsidised cooking oil is also stable at around Rp15,700 per litre.
For other commodities like granulated sugar, prices are still in the range of Rp17,000 to Rp18,000 per kilogram. Shallots and garlic are sold at around Rp32,000 and Rp38,000 per kilogram, respectively. Meanwhile, fresh chicken prices range from Rp45,000 per kilogram, and chicken eggs are in the range of Rp25,000 to Rp30,000 per tray.
Several traders revealed that the rise in prices of chillies and beef directly impacts household expenditure, as both commodities are essential daily needs.
One Batam resident, Nugroho, 34, admitted to having to reduce his chilli consumption due to the continuously rising prices.
“Usually I buy half a kilo, now at most a quarter. The price is very high, so it has to be economised,” he said when met at the market.
Something similar was expressed by Marni, 41. She complained about the rise in prices of staple goods like beef, which is now increasingly difficult to afford. She admitted to starting to switch to other protein sources like chicken or eggs.
“If it’s beef now, I rarely buy it. Day-to-day, I prefer chicken because it’s cheaper,” she said.