Traders and Buyers Complain about Rising Prices

Traders, food sellers and buyers in a number of regions have complained about the increase in the price of several basic commodities. They hope the price of basic commodities can be immediately controlled.

KOMPAS/YOLA SASTRA

Traders at Pasar Raya Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, serving buyers, Friday (8/7/2022). The price of chili in Padang reaches Rp. 120,000 per kg. The increase in chili prices has occurred since last month due to reduced production due to crop failure due to the long dry season and high prices of fertilizers.

SURABAYA, KOMPAS — The price of a number of basic commodities and foodstuffs, such as shallots and chilies, continue to skyrocket. The increase has affected the buying power of the people.

In Surabaya, East Java, the price of shallots rose to Rp 70,000 (US$4.80) per kilogram on Sunday. According to traders in traditional markets, the price of shallot has never reached such a high level before.