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October inflation recorded at 0.28 percent

Statistics Indonesia head warns of possible price increases in the lead up to Christmas and New Year holidays.

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Thu, November 1, 2018 Published on Nov. 1, 2018 Published on 2018-11-01T14:29:48+07:00

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Statistics Indonesia head Suhariyanto Statistics Indonesia head Suhariyanto (JP/Rachmadea Aisyah)

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tatistics Indonesia (BPS) announced on Thursday that October's inflation rate was 0.28 percent, bringing year-to-date (ytd) inflation to 2.22 percent, year-on-year (yoy) inflation to 3.16 percent and ended the last two months of deflation.

“The main factors behind the higher inflation was price increases for red chili, fuel and housing rent,” BPS head Suhariyanto said at a press conference.

BPS data show there was simultaneous inflation in three key categories: processed food and beverages and tobacco (0.27 percent); housing, utilities and fuel (0.42 percent) and clothing at 0.52 percent.

Suhariyanto said the 3.16 percent yoy inflation was within the target range of 2.5 to 4.5 percent for this year.

He warned, however, of possible price increases in the coming two months as people increased spending on goods and services ahead of and during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“We still have two months left [in the year]. Hopefully, the government can prepare accordingly and keep inflation within the range,” he said.

BPS data also show core inflation was 0.29 percent in October and 2.94 percent yoy. (nor/bbn)

 

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