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Food Inflation Surges in Indonesia
Indonesia's food inflation hit 5.81% in October 2026, but government says it's within target and linked to farmers' income.
In brief
Indonesia's food inflation hit 5.81% in October 2026, but government says it's within target and linked to farmers' income. Indonesia's food inflation rose to 5.81% in October 2026, but the government says it remains within target and benefits farmers. Originally reported by VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan.
October 2026 Food Inflation
Food inflation surged to 5.81 percent in October 2026, far exceeding general inflation of 3.23 percent.
Government Response
Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto says inflation remains under control within the 2.5 percent target range.
Farmers' Income Link
Government associates food price increases with farmers' income, but does not specify impact on their earnings.
Rice Assistance Program
Government provides 30 kilograms of rice per beneficiary family to help reduce food price pressure.
The headline
Indonesia's food inflation rose to 5.81% in October 2026, but the government says it remains within target and benefits farmers.
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