Chili price in Jakarta increases significantly. The price reaches Rp 110,000 per kilogram.

Jakarta Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Agency, Suharini Eliawati admitted the the production was obstructed by heavy rain and strong wind. This causes the supply drops to 56 percent.

Because of this, Jakarta Provincial Government through Regional Working Unit, BUMD and Food Taskforce run the routine monitoring at markets to anticipate supply crisis and price surge.

Eli said Mobile Cheap Bazar is also held to sell chili at various locations such as Jakarta Provincial Government's offices, flats and so on.

"Jakarta Provincial Government through Perumda Pasar Jaya held cheap bazar including in Seribu Island. Then uses BUMD facility to develop urban farming especially for chili," she said, Friday (1/10).

Eli explained that Jakarta Provincial Government also keeps cooperatingg with central government and chili producer to handle supply problem due to extreme weather. She hopes the policy taken will be able to suppress the price and ensure the stock.

"Our focus is stabilizing price and ensure the stock is ready. Jakarta Provincial Government commits to maintain the food stock and reduce the price surge impact for Jakarta residents," she stated.