The poor and vulnerable people spend most of their income on basic needs, especially food. Transportation costs that also move up, along with rising fuel prices, also erode purchasing power.

Bank Indonesia is also maintaining the benchmark interest rate at a level that allows the business world to move freely. It is hoped that inflation will remain low and economic growth and recovery will not be disrupted.

Sri Mulyani said that the APBN would support and protect the public from the impacts of the global pressures now being felt all over the world.

The Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted 31 percent of the world's grain supply. Ukraine produces 25 percent of the world's wheat, with Russia producing the rest.

Data on the economic indicators used to calculate the minimum wage for 2022 will be released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Friday (11/5/2021).

The common challenge is how to raise household spending, which is determined by the people\'s purchasing power.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic prevalence in Indonesia, the CCI has been more in the pessimistic area. Only during April-June did the CCI rise above 100 and reflect consumers’ strengthening confidence.