Food Prices At Anyar Market Soar Drastically, Red Cabe Rises IDR 20 Thousand

Illustration of traders in traditional markets/ Photo: ISt

TANGERANG - The price of a number of basic necessities or basic necessities in Tangerang City has increased significantly. This increase was triggered by high demand from the public as well as limited supply in traditional markets and modern markets

Anyar Market Trader, Dony Ambarita, said that the commodities of cooking oil and red chili experienced a drastic increase.

He said the price of packaged cooking oil (Minyak Kita), which was previously IDR 180 thousand per cardboard, has now increased to IDR 195 thousand.

Meanwhile, the price of garlic, shallots and manifolds is usually IDR 40 thousand per kilogram, increasing to IDR 48 thousand per kilogram.

"The price has increased because there are many buyers who stock their needs for holidays. But this year it is higher than usual, what else is there a new policy from the government," said Dony when met at Anyar Market, Tangerang City, Tuesday, December 24.

A similar increase also occurred in the price of large red chilies which rose from Rp. 20,000 to Rp. 40,000 per kilogram. Red chili also did not escape the increase.

Similar to the increase in the price of red chilies which jumped dramatically as of December 2024.

"Sometimes we as sellers, if someone buys it as usual, he means the buyer already knows that the price before the big day will definitely go up," he said.

Sari (35), a market visitor, admitted that she was quite burdened with the price increase. He had to reduce basic needs because prices soared.

"I usually shop for a week's needs, but because prices go up, I have to be more efficient," he said.