As Usual, Ahead Of Ramadan The Price Of Eggs Skyrockets Makes Sellers And Buyers Both Complain

Illustration of eggs/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA Towards Ramadan, prices for basic necessities are starting to change. The price increase occurred in chicken egg commodities in a number of egg sales agents in East Jakarta.

Several chicken egg agents at Kramat Jati Market, East Jakarta sell them at a price of IDR 31,000 per kilogram.

"The price of eggs is 31 thousand per kilogram if you buy retail at agents. If the price increases since last week. The standard price is IDR 26 to IDR 27 thousand," said Dwi, an agent selling eggs, Wednesday, March 6.

The price increase from Rp. 28 thousand to Rp. 31 thousand occurred in less than a week ago. This increase was complained by retailers of chicken eggs because as the price rose, buyers decreased.

"Some visitors complain, some follow. Customers say why eggs continue to rise. I said, from the groceries it also increased," he said.

Until entering the month of Ramadan, egg prices have not shown any signs of falling prices. Dwi also could not confirm whether the price would drop or not during Ramadan.

"It is difficult to predict (Ramadan), it will increase gradually. Last year it was Rp32-33 thousand per kilogram. This year it cannot be confirmed. Hopefully it can be normal again with a standard price," he said.

The increase in egg prices was also complained by retail egg sellers. This is because the increase in the price of chicken eggs in agents makes capital expenditure costs also increase. Meanwhile, the interest of buyers is reduced.

Soleh, retail egg traders hope that the government will immediately take steps to reduce the price of chicken eggs so as not to burden the community ahead of Ramadan.

"Eggage purchases are for sale again. Usually the last purchase is IDR 31 thousand per kilo. Before IDR 29,500.00. The price continues to rise. Frankly, I object. I usually buy 45 kilos. Now it's reducing purchases, usually 70 kilos are now 45 kilos," he complained.

Soleh hopes that the government can reduce egg prices to return to normal to Rp. 25,000. Soleh is also often complained by consumers.

"Our hope is to complain to other women. The impact is reducing purchases because purchasing power is also lacking," he said.