Inflation surges to near three-year high amid Ramadan demand spike

2026-03-02 - 09:44

A grocery stall shopkeeper attends to customers on June, 1, 2024, at Rangkasbitung Market in Lebak, Banten. Prices for several staple foods have risen recently, including shallots from Rp 30,000 (US$1.85) to Rp 45,000 per kilogram and red chili from Rp 30,000 to Rp 50,000 per kilogram.