Jakarta – Monthly inflation rates in three provinces across Sumatra, previously impacted by recent natural disasters, have shown improvement as the distribution of goods and services recovers. This positive shift suggests that ongoing efforts to normalize social and economic infrastructure are effectively contributing to greater supply availability and the stabilization of basic commodity prices.
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian affirmed these developments during an Inflation Control Coordination Meeting on Monday. He stated that measures implemented in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra to manage prices have proven effective, largely due to increased supplies reaching these regions.
Specific data indicates that West Sumatra and Aceh each recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.04 percent. North Sumatra, meanwhile, experienced a monthly deflation of 0.13 percent, signaling a recovery in the region’s economic stability.
Aceh had previously faced elevated annual inflation, primarily attributed to severe distribution disruptions, including road closures and supply bottlenecks caused by the natural calamities. However, current monthly indicators suggest a stabilization as distribution networks are being restored. The minister underscored the importance of maintaining this positive momentum through continuous monitoring of inflation components and reinforced coordination between central and regional governments. He also noted that monthly inflation figures offer a more precise reflection of current conditions for price control purposes compared to year-on-year data.
On a national level, annual inflation decreased from 4.76 percent to 3.48 percent, while monthly inflation dropped from 0.68 percent to 0.41 percent. This national improvement is partly attributed to the normalization of electricity tariffs and increased public mobility during extended holidays, which influenced sectors such as food, beverages, and transportation.
The provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra were struck by extensive floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rainfall in late November 2025. Official records from the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) indicated that these disasters resulted in the loss of 1,207 lives and damaged over 300,000 homes across the affected areas.
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