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Chili Appreciate doubled

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: The price of materials began to clamber up on basic necessities. Market Palmerah, West Jakarta, egg prices climbed. "Eggs, up from USD 12 thousand to Rp 14 thousand," said Sutanto, traders, Friday (25 / 6). Meanwhile, for the price of cooking oil, Sutanto added, is still stable. "There is still unstable, sometimes up, sometimes down," he said.

Besides eggs, chilli prices reaching up two-fold. "Chili USD 34 thousand per kilogram from the price of USD 15 thousand. While the onion (today) to Rp 18 thousand" said Sumiati buyers. Meanwhile, beef prices are relatively stable, ie USD 60 thousand per kilogram.

According to traders, an increase in the prices of basic necessities has been happening since two weeks ago. Buyers also complained. "If it could cost as much," said Zubaidah. It is estimated, the prices of basic commodities are still high relative to the upcoming fasting month. (Bog)