Indonesia’s Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported a monthly inflation rate of 0.28 percent for May 2026, marking a notable increase from the 0.13 percent recorded in April 2026. This upward trend was primarily driven by rising costs for essential food items, such as red chili and cooking oil, alongside adjustments in fuel prices.
During a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, explained that the Consumer Price Index rose to 111.40 in May, up from 111.09 in the previous month. The food, beverage, and tobacco sector emerged as the largest contributor to monthly inflation, recording a 0.39 percent increase and accounting for a 0.12 percent share of the total inflation figure.
The surge in food costs was largely fueled by rising prices for red chili, cooking oil, shallots, tomatoes, and rice. Beyond food, household fuel costs also played a significant role in pushing inflation higher. Pudji further noted that increased prices for gasoline and rising airfare costs each contributed an additional 0.02 percent to the monthly inflation rate.
When analyzed by expenditure components, inflation was evident across all categories. The core component saw an inflation rate of 0.22 percent, influenced by higher costs for cooking oil, mobile phones, laptops, engine oil, prepared meals, and vehicle maintenance services.
Meanwhile, the government-administered price component rose by 0.52 percent, driven by commodities such as household fuel, gasoline, air travel, machine-made clove cigarettes, and diesel. Simultaneously, the volatile food component experienced 0.22 percent inflation, with red chili, shallots, tomatoes, rice, and mustard greens serving as the primary drivers.
On an annual basis, BPS recorded an inflation rate of 3.08 percent for May 2026 compared to the previous year. Additionally, the year-to-date inflation figure reached 1.35 percent as of May 2026.
Summary
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the country’s annual inflation rate reached 3.08 percent in May 2026, with a monthly increase of 0.28 percent. This upward trend was primarily driven by rising costs in the food, beverage, and tobacco sector, alongside adjustments in fuel prices and transportation expenses.
Key contributors to the inflation surge included higher prices for red chili, cooking oil, shallots, rice, and household fuel. Both the core component and government-administered prices rose, reflecting broad economic shifts that resulted in a year-to-date inflation figure of 1.35 percent by the end of May.