Chili Price in Jakarta Reaches Rp80 Thousand, the Provincial Government Reveals the Cause

Illustration of chili traders at the Jakarta Central Market (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Special Staff for the Governor and Deputy Governor of Jakarta for Public Communication Chico Hakim said the increase in food prices in the capital was triggered by the increase in public demand ahead of Iduladha 1447 Hijriah.

"Ahead of the religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, people's needs increase both for daily consumption and for Eid preparations," said Chico in Jakarta, Sunday, May 24.

According to Chico, the surge in prices is influenced by a combination of weather factors and high market demand. High rainfall has caused the production and quality of horticultural crops to decline, especially in chili and onion commodities.

In addition, attacks by Plant Pest Organisms (OPT) have also worsened the condition of food supply to Jakarta.

"This immediately impacts the supply to Jakarta," he said.

To maintain price and supply stability, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the Food, Maritime, and Agriculture Directorate (KPKP) conducts regular monitoring of strategic food prices in traditional markets, both directly and through the Jakarta Food Price Information (IPJ) application.

The DKI Provincial Government has also strengthened coordination with manufacturers, distributors, food BUMD such as Perumda Dharma Jaya, to the central government to ensure that food distribution remains smooth.

In addition, market intervention is carried out through subsidized food programs and cheap markets for low-income people if necessary.

"Especially for sacrificial animals, the Provincial Government guarantees the availability of stock through initial preparations by Dharma Jaya with a target of thousands of cows so that prices remain under control and there is no excessive spike," explained Chico.

Previously, the Head of the DKI Jakarta KPKP Office, Hasudungan A. Sidabalok, revealed that a number of horticultural commodities had increased in price in the second week of May 2026.

Red chili pepper became the commodity with the highest increase, namely an increase of 12.12 percent or Rp8,689 per kilogram from Rp71,664 to Rp80,354 per kilogram.

Meanwhile, curly red chilies rose 5.61 percent or Rp2,926 per kilogram from Rp52,117 to Rp55,103 per kilogram.

The price of red onions also increased by 3.96 percent or Rp2,082 per kilogram from Rp52,615 to Rp54,697 per kilogram.

Meanwhile, red chili TW increased by 3.84 percent or Rp2,306 per kilogram from Rp60,069 to Rp62,375 per kilogram. Meanwhile, green chili rawit increased by 3.05 percent or Rp1,773 per kilogram from Rp58,166 to Rp59,939 per kilogram.