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However, according to other traders, the price of red chili during Navaratri yesterday was higher than today's price.

"At the turn of the year, it is even more expensive, sir, at Rp. 90,000 compared to the current price of Rp. 60,000 for chili," said the trader.

According to Wati, a chili trader, chili prices are currently rising. but not as high as last month ahead of Christmas and the New Year.

"The price of chili is not normal yet, but yes, the price has dropped now," he explained to Radarlampung.co.id.

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It was stated that the normal price of red chili is around IDR 35 thousand per kilo, and for now the price is still unstable.

Apart from chilies, the price of shallots and white onions has also not been stable and has even increased.

Currently, the price of shallots has risen to IDR 40,000 from the previous price of IDR 35,000. Garlic was also followed by an increase of IDR 24,000 from the normal price of IDR 20,000.

"The price increase for onions has been going on for a week and it hasn't come down," Neti told Radarlampung.co.id.

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The price of medium-quality rice is still relatively expensive. For now, it reaches IDR 12 thousand per kilogram.

Responding to this, the head of the Bandar Lampung City Trade Service, Wilson Faisol, stated that he would continue to monitor and supervise the prices of basic commodities.

"Alhamdulillah, according to the direction of the Mayor of Bandar Lampung, our food and control task force team is running smoothly. "So even though there is a price increase, it can still be controlled below the liquid price, and food stocks are also safe," he stressed. (*)

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